Snow leopards are easily recognizable by their stunning tails, which range from 80 to 105 centimeters in length—almost as long as their bodies.
These tails play an essential role in helping the cats stay balanced as they move through their rugged, mountainous homes.
But snow leopards don’t just rely on their tails for stability. They also seem to enjoy nibbling on them.
In the wild, these long, fluffy tails serve as a tool for staying warm; snow leopards wrap them around their faces to shield themselves from the cold.
Even in controlled environments, where the temperature is kept comfortable, snow leopards are often spotted gnawing on their tails.
Whether this behavior is instinctual or simply because they can’t resist the softness of their tails, one thing is clear—those plush, bushy tails are hard to ignore.
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