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The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) has a unique way of keeping warm… its tail! The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) has a unique way of keeping warm… its tail! Because this cat inhabits high mountain ranges across Central Asia, it often faces frigid temperatures. To get extra warmth, the snow leopard will curl up and wrap its tail around itself—like a built-in scarf.

Photo: Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr

via amnhnyc


Image Description A photo of a snow leopard surrounded by rocky terrain. The cat is grayish with dark spots and a pale underbelly. It has a long tail, which is raised slightly into the air. Fun fact: This cat’s tail can grow as long as 3.3 ft (1 m) in length! In addition to keeping the snow leopard warm, a long tail also helps steady this feline’s movements as it traverses rocky terrain.
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