Up close and personal with a snow leopard 😍🤯 Native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia, snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are notoriously shy and elusive. These cats are sure-footed climbers, using their long tails for balance and wide paws for traction in the snow. During summer months, they’ve even been spotted at altitudes of 6,000 meters! #EarthCapture by Philippe Matteini | BBC Earth

1.5K views · 34 reactions | It may be one of the world's most iconic hunters, but it isn't easy being a snow leopard. And in one of the world's coldest, harshest environments, every ounce of energy counts – not to mention the element of surprise. | National Geographic UK | Facebook