Snow leopards are among the most elusive big cats on Earth, roaming the high mountains of Central Asia with quiet strength. Their thick, spotted coats make them masters of camouflage in snow and rock. Apple once honored this rare predator by naming its 2009 operating system Mac OS X Snow Leopard, highlighting both the animal’s grace and the company’s focus on refinement over change. Just as the snow leopard thrives in one of the harshest environments, the OS was built to run with power and efficiency beneath a polished surface.
