The snow leopard is a predatory cat that lives in the higher and rocky mountains of Central Asia. It lives mainly on sheep, chamois and goats. Its dense fur protects it from the icy cold and is so beautiful that many of these animals fall victim to poachers. That is why the snow leopard has now become an endangered species. A special feature is its tail which, like that of the snow leopard from Schleich® Wild Life, is almost as long as its torso.