Snow leopard

Inhabits in the mountain ranges of Central Asia Inhabits in the mountain ranges of Central Asia. In length the snow leopard 200 - 250 cm, weighs up to 55 kg.

Number of snow leopards increased slightly and is now from 3500 to 7500 individuals. The largest population of the snow leopard - in China, home to between 2,000 and 5,000 individuals. In Russia 150-200 snow leopards inhabit.   2000 individuals snow leopards kept in zoos around the world and successfully breed in captivity.

The maximum life span in the wild - 13 years The maximum life span in the wild - 13 years. Life expectancy in captivity is usually about 21 years but the case is known, when the female lived 28 years

In all countries of its existence the snow leopard is put under state protection but as before poaching threatens him

Around the world there are special groups to protect snow leopards Around the world there are special groups to protect snow leopards. The main goal - to preserve and protect this unique animal.