Further studies are needed to determine the precise range extent. They have thick smoky-gray fur patterned with dark gray open rosettes. In the mountains they blend perfectly with the rocky slopes, making them practically invisible. Snow leopard homerange size varies depending on several factors. It is thought that snow leopards in Nepal and other areas with dense prey populations, inhabit homeranges of between 30-65 square kilometers.
Snow leopards are most active at dawn and dusk.
One ibex or blue sheep kill will usually last them several days, so they will stay in the area to protect the kill, returning to eat every few hours for until the carcass is clean. When they do move on, they can cover large distances in one night - usually to another valley, where they might find another herd of potential prey. In Mongolia they have even been documented to cross over 20 miles of open desert to reach a different mountain. Males are frequently heard vocalizing at this time of year. The cubs remain with their mother until they become independent after about 18-22 months.