Snow Leopards

Snow leopards have been seen a couple of times in the Tomb Raider Series, in both Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider Legend.

Tomb Raider II

Snow leopards appear only in the Tibetan levels of the game. They are smaller than the tigers that appear before and after, but based on the same design. Unlike the tigers who are solitary hunters, snow leopards can occur either by themselves or in groups of up to four individuals. This suggests a pack/pride mentality - although in reality snow leopards do no such thing . Easy to deal with singly, like wolves they pose a problem when in groups.

Much like the tigers in Tomb Raider II, they are one of the most endangered species of mammal in the world.

Tomb Raider Legend

Snow leopards appear in the Nepal level, in much the same conditions as those in Tomb Raider II. Modelled the same way as the jaguars and leopards from earlier in the game, they are not difficult to deal with, although they are very fast and can knock Lara over by swiping at her with their paws.