snow leopard
n. countablen. a large, beautiful wild cat with thick, grey-white fur and dark spots that lives in the cold mountains of Central Asia. They are very rare and are famous for being hard to find.
n. a large, long-tailed predatory feline native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, specifically adapted to cold, high-altitude environments. Characterised by thick, pale grey fur with dark rosettes.
The snow leopard lives high in the snowy mountains.
Conservationists use motion-sensing cameras to track the snow leopard because the species is so elusive and perfectly camouflaged in the rocks.
Known as the 'ghost of the mountains', the snow leopard occupies a vast, rugged habitat where its thick fur and wide, furry paws provide essential protection against the extreme alpine climate.
Often used in the singular with a definite article ('the snow leopard') when referring to the species as a whole.