The snow leopard lives high in the mountains of Central Asia. People call it the ghost of the mountains because it is very hard to see. Its thick grey fur has dark spots, so it hides well between rocks and snow.
A snow leopard can jump nine meters in one leap. Its long tail helps it keep balance on steep cliffs. At night, the cat wraps the tail around its body like a warm scarf.
Mongolia is home to about one thousand snow leopards. Scientists use special cameras to count these rare animals. Many people around the world work together to protect them. If we keep the mountains clean and safe, the ghost of the mountains will survive.