Snow Leopard With Cubs

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The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.

Snow leopards have litters of one to five cubs, but litters are most commonly two to three. The cubs are blind at birth, but already have thick coats.

It is listed as Vulnerable and is mainly threatened by poaching and habitat destruction.

Its small rounded ears help to minimise heat loss, and its broad paws distribute the body weight for walking on snow. Fur on the undersides of the paws enhances its grip and helps to minimize heat loss. Its long and flexible tail helps to balance the cat in the rocky terrain. The tail is very thick due to fat storage, and is covered in a thick layer of fur.