SNOW LEOPARDS BY NUMBERS

5,500m

Maximum altitude at which snow leopards can live

9m

The distance a snow leopard can leap — six times their body length

3.5 months

Length of pregnancy before a snow leopard gives birth to 2-3 cubs

1m

Length of a snow leopard’s tail, which helps them keep their balance on steep mountain slopes. It is also used for warmth

12 years

The upper lifespan of a snow leopard in the wild