Balancing Act: Up to three feet long, the snow leopard’s tail helps it maintain balance while navigating steep and rocky slopes.
Latin name: Uncia uncia Where: Cat Canyon Height: Up to 2 ft Weight: 77 to 120 lbs Lifespan: 14 yrs Habitat: Mountain regions, including grassland, scrubland, and open woodland Diet: Primarily blue sheep and ibex; some other hoofed mammals, hares, rodents and birds Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable) Range: Central Asia