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title: "Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia): UPSC GS3 Guide"
description: "The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a Vulnerable big cat in Central and South Asia, crucial for UPSC GS3 due to its conservation status and habitat."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a high-altitude big cat of Central and South Asian mountains, classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- What is the conservation status of the snow leopard?
- What is Project Snow Leopard?
- What is the GSLEP and the '20 by 2020' goal?
- How many snow leopards are there in India?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a high-altitude big cat of Central and South Asian mountains, classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

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