10+ Wholesome Pics Of Snow Leopards Who Love Biting Their Fluffy Tails

These beautiful wildcats have an interesting habit: chewing on their tails. It's a little odd, but they may do it because there's so much tail to chew on. Typically a snow leopard tail is almost as long as the rest of their body.

The long tail of a snow leopard is incredibly flexible, which helps it balance better on unstable terrain. It also provides an excellent chew toy.

These big cats usually hang out in cold, mountainous areas throughout Asia. Closely related to tigers, they can be seen as a winterized tiger.

Cats live in all sorts of climates, but winterized cats have far different fur than their brethren in hot climates. Snow leopards have thick fur, with each hair measuring two to five inches long.

The snow leopard's coat has similar markings to that of a leopard or cheetah, but is mostly devoid of color. This helps them blend in to their snowy surroundings.

Those stubby little ears are another cold-weather adaptation that helps them thrive in chilly weather, as the small size helps minimize heat loss.

Snowy, mountainous terrain is bound to be unstable and slippery. That's why snow leopards have big, broad mitts than help them increase grip on these surfaces.

Their tails aren't just unusually long. They're also unusually thick. This is a result of fat stored in the tail for heat retention, along with a thick coat of fur.

Those long, thick, flexible tails also function almost like a scarf. Snow leopards have been observed wrapping their tails around their faces to stay warm while sleeping.

Just like house cats, snow leopards have been observed meowing and purring. Unlike some of their big cat cousins, they're unable to roar.

Like most big cats (lions excepted), snow leopards are mostly solitary creatures, although they may peacefully share the same territory with other snow leopards.

There are fewer than 10,000 snow leopards left in the wild, and that number is expected to go down in the years to come. Here's hoping these tail-snuggling big kitties experience a resurgence.