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snow leopard
noun
: a large cat (Panthera uncia synonym Uncia uncia) of upland central Asia with long heavy grayish-white fur irregularly marked with brownish-black spots, rosettes, and rings
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Get it in various colors and textured styles, including brown ombre, snow leopard, and ruched gray.
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Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Thanks to the foundation’s efforts, the native snow leopard population has grown from 120 to 150 in the past five years.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
Contemporary snow leopards are rare — and fossils of their ancient ancestors are even more scarce.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Woodland Park Zoo's playful snow leopard cubs — Lenny, Phyllis, and Raya — have quickly become visitor favorites.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Thanks to the foundation’s efforts, the native snow leopard population has grown from 120 to 150 in the past five years.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
Contemporary snow leopards are rare — and fossils of their ancient ancestors are even more scarce.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Woodland Park Zoo's playful snow leopard cubs — Lenny, Phyllis, and Raya — have quickly become visitor favorites.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Snow leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20leopard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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