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Adult snow leopards (Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia) can grow to a length of about 2.1 meters (7 feet) from head to tail and weigh 23–41 kg (50–90 pounds).
The least weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the smallest known carnivore. Its weight varies depending on the region:
- The smallest subspecies, which inhabits North America, weighs approximately 25 grams (0.9 ounce).12
- Larger forms of the same species found in Russia and adjacent countries are considerably heavier.1