Here Are 10 Surprising Facts About The Latest Animal To Drop Off The Endangered List

7. More Than Just A Tail

When chasing prey, these big cats use their long, thick tails for balance. Snow leopards also use their tails to help keep them warm in the cold climates which they live.

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Photo: Flickr/Afshin Darian

6. They Go Their Own Way

As they mature, snow leopards become solitary animals that generally only interact with others during the breeding season. Female snow leopards may be seen with their young cubs until the little ones reach the age of two.

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Photo: Flickr/Tambako The Jaguar

5. Leopards Love High Altitudes

Snow leopards prefer the harsh, cold conditions of the mountainous areas of Asia. They typically live at elevations ranging between 3,000 and 5,000 meters.

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Photo: Flickr/Eric Kilby

4. They Can Be Shy

Shy around humans, the snow leopard is rarely seen in the wild. In Asia, locals have referred to this big cat as the “ghost of the mountains.”

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Photo: Imgur/dachshundLover

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