Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The smallest "big" cat, only 30-50 pounds full-grown. A tree-dweller,
they have short legs, big feet, and long tails, to help their balance
and climbing skills. Listed as Vulnerable in the wild, they have a
wide range in tropical Asia, but are threatened by high rates of
deforestation and continued hunting for their pelts. Their numbers
have probably declined 20% over the past 15 years. They also have the
longest canine teeth relative to body size of any cat. Difficult to
breed in captivity, partly because the male often accidentally kills
the female while breeding.
Some Clouded Leopards
My pictures of Clouded
Leopards!
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