Snow leopard (Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle)
Snow leopard (Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle). You can see how, even when at rest, these big cats are poised for hunting.
Snow leopard closeup (Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle). With dense, coarse hair that looks almost like astro-turf, these cats are equipped for the harsh, freezing conditions of high mountain (e.g., Himalayas) life.
