Snow Leopard

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Ghost of the Himalayas, the snow leopard slips over cliffs on fur-padded paws, ambushing blue sheep and ibex. Its smoky coat melts into rock and a thick tail doubles as rudder and scarf. Poaching and shrinking alpine ranges keep this high-altitude hunter at risk.

Habitat: The Snow Leopard can be found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan