Snow Leopards Description:
The snow leopard is a medium sized cat which lives in the mountains of Central Asia. The snow leopard is a graceful animal. Snow Leopards are mostly recognized by their beautiful fur. The base color of their fur can vary from a light gray to a darker gray, with solid colored circles on the head, neck, and legs. The remainder of the body is covered in unique spots called "rosettes.The fur is very thick, one inch long on the back, two inches long on the tail, and three inches long on the belly. The tails are extremely long in comparison to other cats, measuring almost as long as the body. They use the tail both for balance and covering their body, nose, and mouth during times of sub-zero temperatures and cold weather.