Plush tail twitches ... Wide paws sneak ... Meet the snow leopard! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this mysterious Himalayan mammal. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the big cats' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Siberian folktale about the snow leopard adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.