Snow Leopard
Thick, white
coat for
camouflage
Thick fur on
soles of feet to
help them walk
in the cold
conditions
Long tail can
store fat reserves
for use in times
when food is
difficult to find
Long,
furry tail
to use as a
blanket
Layers of fur of
different lengths
and thickness to
provide added
insulation
Enlarged nasal
cavity to help take
in as much oxygen
as possible in higher
altitudes where
oxygen is low
Thick,
white
coat for
insulation
Shortened
body parts legs, ears neck
- to reduce heat
loss
Adaptations of a Snow Leopard
• Thick white coat to keep warm and blend in with surroundings.
• Thick fur on soles of feet to aid walking in cold conditions.
• Enlarged nasal cavity helps breathing in high altitude conditions.
• Long tail stores fat and can be coiled up for warmth.
• Shortened body parts – limb and ears – reduce potential for heat loss.
• Small pupils aid sight and reduce glare in bright conditions.
• Ability to eat an animal three times its size means food can last several days at a time.
Small
pupils to
minimise glare
from the snow
and help with
hunting
Can eat
an animal
three times its
size and make
it last several
days