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snow leopard
noun
: a large cat (Panthera uncia synonym Uncia uncia) of upland central Asia with long heavy grayish-white fur irregularly marked with brownish-black spots, rosettes, and rings
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On May 14, twin snow leopard cubs were born to first-time mother Jita at the Toronto Zoo, the zoo announced in a May 16 Facebook post and YouTube video.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
As a famously elusive species, the snow leopard often slips past research efforts.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
As a famously elusive species, the snow leopard often slips past research efforts.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for snow leopard
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“Snow leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20leopard. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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