: 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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Recent Examples on the WebOn May 14, twin snow leopard cubs were born to first-time mother Jita at the Toronto Zoo, the zoo announced in a May 16 Facebook post and YouTube video.—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024 As a famously elusive species, the snow leopard often slips past research efforts.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024 According to the World Wildlife Fund, more than 70 percent of snow leopard habitat has not been explored.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024 In July, Choto, a 2-year-old male snow leopard, arrived in Milwaukee from the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota.—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snow leopard
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