3. Habitat Found in China Found in coniferous forest Favor steep terrain, cliff, ridges, gullies, and rocky areas

4. LIFE HISTORY CHARACTERISTICS Diet- blue sheep predator Size- 4 to 5 ft. 36 in. Housing Requirements- cliff, rocky outcrops, ravines for good cover and clear view to sneak on their prey Climate Requirements- 7 degrees C to -250 degrees C 45 degrees F - -150 degrees F Relationship with other species- How old are they before the reproduce- 2-4 years before they are ready to have their own cubs How many offspring and how often do they reproduce

5. IS IT SOLITARY OR PACK ANIMAL Snow Leopards are solitary animals

6. WHY ARE THEY ENDANGEERED ? There are three reason why. bones, skin and organs of large cats are valuable in traditional Asian medicine Humans push their livestock into the snow leopard’s habitat They rely on domestic meat because humans have run their natural prey off

7. POPULATION SIZE 4,080-6,590 as of today 3,500 to 7,000 in the wild 600 - 700 in zoos in the world

8. CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY work to protect the snow leopard on rural development education for sustainable development control of the illegal wildlife trade and mining in the area eliminate the illegal trade of snow leopard fur, bones and other body parts.

9. QUIZ QUESTIONS Is the Snow Leopard solitary or pack animal? What country are they from? What size are they? How old are they before they reproduce? What are their common name?