Why Snow Leopards Have Extremely Long Tails

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Snow leopards have extremely long, thick tails primarily for balance and warmth in the harsh, mountainous environment

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The tail acts as a counterweight for navigating steep slopes and as a blanket to keep them warm during the cold, snowy winters

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The thick, fluffy tail provides extra insulation, allowing snow leopards to wrap it around their bodies for added warmth

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Their short forelimbs and long hind limbs make them very agile, and they can jump as much as 50 feet in length

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The thick tail also acts as a fat storage area, which is useful when food is scarce

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They also have large, furry paws that act as both snowshoes and padding on sharp rocks

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They are also known as the "ghost of the mountains" because of their elusive nature

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Snow leopards are capable of killing prey up to three times their own weight

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