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The snow leopard is a big cat that lives in mountains of Central Asia.

Normally wild cats are characterized by orange, tan and brown colors, with or without stripes or spots. The snow leopard's gray and white spotted coat developed as camouflage in a snowy and rocky environment.

The IUCN estimates a population of about 2,500, and they are listed as endangered.

© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels.