The discreet, mountain-dwelling snow leopard? The snow leopard is the protagonist of Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi’s first book, a compelling and intimate look at this elusive mountain specialist. Despite its name, the snow leopard has little in common with the leopard (its closest living relative is the tiger). I have read much about the snow leopard, or rather books by writers searching for some ideal version of them. As of today, the snow leopard is still classed as vulnerable.