Fur Muffler - Snow leopards have a bushy tail up to three feet long that can be wrapped around their body and head to protect them from the cold. They have long thick hair that covers a dense woolly under fur. Belly fur can be three to five inches long. Like snowshoes, their large paws are fully furred to provide warmth and good traction on snow.
Pricey Fur - Snow leopards are endangered and their numbers are decreasing at a fast pace. They are poached for their pelts which are the most highly valued of the wild cats because of their rarity. Snow leopards are also valued for their bones and other body parts. Loss of habitat and decreasing availability of prey animals also affect their survival. There may only be 2000 to 7000 snow leopards remaining.
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