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Clouded leopard

Order : Carnivora
Family : Felidae
Subfamily : Pantherinae
Species : Neofelis nebulosa

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is found in the south-eastern part of Asia (see below for the range map of the clouded leopard). It weighs between 20 and 30 kilograms. The clouded leopard is sometimes given the nickname 'the modern day saber-tooth', because it has the largest canines compared to its body size of all cats. Another distinctive feature from other cat is its elongated skull. They are expert tree climbers and live large parts of their lives in the trees (in the Malay language the clouded leopard is called 'rimaudahan', which means 'tree tiger'). Their diet consists of goats, deer, domesticated livestock, wild pigs, reptiles, monkeys and birds. Clouded leopards are listed as an endangered species. Because of their secretive nature, their behavior is largely unknown.They are threatened by hunting (for Chinese medicine and its fur) and deforestation. Did you know it takes 20 to 30 cats to make on full-length fur coat?

Update:Thanks to Ian T. for pointing out that the 'Clouded leopard' is actually two species, take a look at his blogpost.

Range map by Jniemenmaa licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2

Facts about the clouded leopard

—Joe The clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa is listed as threatened

A clouded leopard is Neofelis nebulosa

For example, the Asian clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa, is a practiced tree- dweller with elongated canines.

The clouded leopard is distinct from other members of the felids and stands alone in its own genus as Neofelis nebulosa, literally the new cat with a cloudy pelt.

The Clouded Leopard is a truly unique and beautiful cat. (Full text)

The Clouded Leopard is not closely related to the Leopard, nor indeed to any other species of cat. (Full text)

Behavior The Clouded Leopard is a tree dweller, and has a squirrel-like agility like the margay of South America. (Full text)

The Clouded Leopard, Neofelis nebulosa is a medium-sized cat, 60 to 110 cm long and weighing between 11 and 20 kg. (Full text)

Clouded Leopards Clouded leopards are little known, very beautiful cats native (Full text)

Conservation: Clouded leopards are threatened by a high demand for their attractive pelts, which have ceremonial meaning in Taiwan. (Full text)

This piece is named "Soul Mates" because clouded leopards are one of the few big cats that (Full text)

Habitat: The clouded leopard is most associated with primary evergreen tropical rainforests, but sightings have made (Full text)

The clouded leopard is found in southeastern Asia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Taiwan, particularly in forests and other wooded regions; the population declined sharply in the latter half of the 20th century as a result of hunting… (Full text)

In the wild, clouded leopards are very arboreal (meaning they spend a great deal of time in trees), and though zoos have generally given these animals plenty of trees to climb on and under, it turns out that the tree heights might not have been quite high enough for the animals to feel totally at home. (Full text)

Clouded Leopards are medium-sized wild cats that are found in Asia. (Full text)

The clouded leopard is sufficiently distinct from other members of the Felidae family, due mainly to the unique shape of its skull, to be placed in a (Full text)

Clouded leopards are carnivores. (Full text)

The habitat of the clouded leopard is quickly disappearing because forests are cut down to grow agricultural crops. (Full text)

Reproduction and Social Behavior The clouded leopard is a highly arboreal cat. (Full text)

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is the least known of the leopard species, which include spotted and snow leopards. (Full text)

nebulosa Binomial name Neofelis nebulosa (Griffith, 1821) The Clouded Leopard, Neofelis nebulosa is a medium-sized cat, 60 to 110 cm long and weighing between 11 and 20 kg. (Full text)

The clouded leopard (neofelis nebulosa) is the closest living relative to the extinct sabertoothed tiger. (Full text)

CLOUDED LEOPARD The Clouded Leopard or Clouded Tiger (Neofelis nebulosa) is a large species of wild cat ranging from Nepal to eastern Borneo. (Full text)

Clouded LeopardNeofelis nebulosa Also Called: Modern-Day SabertoothClouded leopards are named for the cloud-like spots on their coats that enable them to blend into their jungle environment. (Full text)

Clouded leopards are thought to be nocturnal, although some believe they may be active during parts of the day as well. (Full text)