Scientific Name: Uncia uncia
Size: Head and body 3.9-4.9 feet (120-150cm); tail length up to 3.3 feet (about 99cm)
Weight: 77-163 pounds (35-74kg)
Distribution: Central Asia, from Russia and Mongolia through China and Tibet to Himalayas of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
Habitat: In mountain steppe and coniferous forest at altitudes of 5,900-18,000 feet (1,800-5,500m)
Diet: Blue sheep, ibex, musk deer, hare, boars, marmots, pikas, ground-dwelling birds, yaks, domestic livestock, and goats
Reproduction: After a gestation period of 13-15 weeks, female gives birth to 1-5 cubs
Longevity: about 10-15 years (15-21 in captivity)
Population: Estimated at below 2,500
Status: Endangered