Key Facts
Family:
Felidae
Diet:
Carnivore – primarily wild sheep and goats, such as the blue sheep and ibex
Height:
55–65 cm at the shoulder
Life Span:
10–12 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Number of Young:
1 to 3 cubs
Distribution:
Central and South Asia – including countries like Nepal, India, China, Mongolia, and Afghanistan.
Habitat:
Mountainous regions at elevations of 3,000–5,500 metres
Length:
75–150 cm, with a tail of 80–100 cm
Weight:
22–55 kg.
