CloudedLeopard.org
Title
The Clouded Leopard Project
Description
The clouded leopard is a medium-sized wild cat found in the forests of Asia. Little is known about the wild behavior of clouded leopards due to their extremely secretive nature. Much of our understanding of this cat’s natural history and behavior is a result of observations of them in captivity.
While all species of cats are closely related and classified as one family, the Felidae, genetic research has shown the clouded leopard to be more closely related to the large cat species. For this reason, clouded leopards are considered a member of the Pantherinae - a subfamily of the Felidae family that also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and snow leopards. Clouded leopards are not a “type” of leopard as their name implies. They are a separate species of wild cat, as is the snow leopard and leopard. Because it is sufficiently different from the other members of the cat family, the clouded leopard is classified as the sole member of the genus Neofelis. Its scientific name is Neofelis nebulosa.
The clouded leopard is named for the cloud-like spots of its coat that provide camouflage in its forest habitat. Males weigh up to 50 pounds and females are significantly smaller, usually 25-35 pounds.
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- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98407
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- Alexa: CloudedLeopard.org
