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The '''Snow Leopard''' or '''Ounce''' (''Uncia uncia'') is a large ] native to the mountain ranges of central ]. Until recently many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus ] with several of the other largest ]. The '''Snow Leopard''' or '''Ounce''' (''Uncia uncia'') is a large ] native to the mountain ranges of central ]. Until recently many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus ] with several of the other largest ].


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Template:Taxobox begin
Template:StatusEndangered Template:Taxobox image Template:Taxobox begin placement Template:Taxobox regnum entry Template:Taxobox phylum entry Template:Taxobox classis entry Template:Taxobox ordo entry Template:Taxobox familia entry Template:Taxobox genus entry Template:Taxobox species entry Template:Taxobox end placement Template:Taxobox section binomial parens Template:Taxobox end The Snow Leopard or Ounce (Uncia uncia) is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central Asia. Until recently many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera with several of the other largest felids.

Weighing up to 75 kilograms, it can be distinguished from other similar species by its proportionately longer tail, which helps it maintain its balance on the often steep slopes of its mountainous environment, and is used to cover its nose and mouth in very cold conditions. Its big furry feet act as snowshoes, like those of the Lynx.

Snow Leopards have gray-and-white fur and striped tails. They are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever meat they may find; they often kill animals three times their size, including domestic livestock. The Snow Leopard is an endangered species whose pelts command a very high price in the fur market.

Snow Leopards are successfully being bred in captivity.

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