Snow lions

The snow lion is a rare animal native to the high vales of the Ered Mithrin. Smaller and more compact than a mountain lion, the snow lion remains white throughout the year, and its eyes are a beautiful shade of azure. It favors small game, although it will occasionally prey upon mountain goats and deer. Snow lions mate for life, and both parents raise the single cub born each year. Occasionally, a bold Beijabar will ascend the Ered Mithrin to befriend a snow lion. Those who succeed in such a quest have won a faithful ally for life.