The Snow Leopard

The snow leopard (scientific name panthera uncia) is a subspecies of leopard that has evolved to inhabit the steep, rocky mountains of the Eastern Himalayas and the Yangtze River Basin, which have some of the harshest conditions of any habitat. It can grow between 2 and 5 feet long. It has a white-gray coat with large black rose-like markings that allows it to blend into its surroundings. It has a powerful build that allows it to easily scale the steep slopes of its habitat. It has hind legs that allow it to leap between 12 and 30 feet high. It has a long tail that allows it to be agile and balanced while it is walking and warm while it is laying curled up. It eats species that were once rich in its habitat, such as ibex, pikas, hares, marmots, blue sheep, and Argali wild sheep.

The snow leopard is classified as an Endangered species. It is this close to becoming extinct for three reasons. The first reason is that it is poached for various body parts, especially its fur and bones. Because of this, one of the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF's) efforts to save it consists of supporting mobile antipoaching activities and working to end the trade in its body parts. The second reason is that its habitat is being converted into mines and farmlands. Because of this, another one of the WWF's efforts to save it consists of reducing the conversion of its habitat into farmlands and ending the conversion of its habitat into mines. The third reason is that it is killed by the farmers around its habitat for eating their livestock. Because of this, yet another one of the WWF's efforts to save it consists of reducing conflict between it and these farmers.

Source for picture and all information: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard