The Snow leopard, also known as the Irbis, is a rare big cat that lives in the mountains of Siberia despite its reputation as bear country. It has long fur, a flexible body, small head, and short legs that allow it to thrive in the mountains year-round, where it preys on hoofed animals and occasionally smaller rodents like squirrels. While the Snow leopard was featured at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, it is now endangered and mostly limited to zoos as its population has dwindled.