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Clouded Leopard The Clouded Leopard and the Bornean Clouded Leopard are two distinct species of cat that live in Southeast Asia. Until 2007 it was believed that the Bornean Clouded Leopard was a subspecies, but DNA testing has proven them to be distinct species. Both species of clouded leopard live in the jungles of Southeast Asia and like their distant cousing the spotted leopard, they are highly arboreal. They got the name "clouded" from the large cloud like elipses of black over a tawny coat. This provides excellent camophlage in the dense forest. They also have a tail that is as long as thier body which gives them excellent balance in the trees. They have been observed hanging upside down in trees, and can decend trees head first. Clouded Leopards are solitary, nocturnal cats who only interact when breeding or rearing young. Mother leopards give birth the 2-4 young who are blind and deaf at birth. Clouded Leopards and Bornean Clouded Leopards are considered endangered in the wild. They are also fairly rare in zoos. But if you live near any one of the following zoos, you should be able to see these beautiful animals. |
This was another animal I wanted as a pet when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteI think they have the most mystical name ever. Clouded Leopard. They sound like they should be magical creatures - which they are really!! They're just beautiful! Thanks for the info!! take care
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I've seen leopards but I don't think I've ever heard of the clouded leopard or seen it's distinctive spots! And I've read so many animal books throughout my life! Thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteI want one NOW.. those babies are adorable! What beautiful animals :)
ReplyDeleteSorry, obviously this was supposed to be Tuesday's post, but I entered it too early.
ReplyDeleteThey are great, those big cloud like spots. But a lot of people haven't seen them in zoos, because a relatively few zoos have them. The spotted leopard (another beautiful cat) is much more common.
awe, so cute! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteLook at those sweet babies!!
ReplyDeleteI want to hug those sweet baby ones!
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh! They are so dang adorable!! :-)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! That last pic is sooooooooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteThey're so TINY!!
ReplyDeleteI saw a TV show where a woman got to hand raise two clouded leopard cubs from the Nashville zoo. How lucky is that?
ReplyDeleteOh, they're so adorable!
ReplyDeleteCool! I've never heard of clouded leopards before although I'm heard of some other varieties. These cats are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI missed your Zoosday Tuesday tons while I was gone, Melissa. I've been watching PBS programs to compensate for the weekly injection of learning and beauty.
Jai
I've never heard of a Clouded Leopard. I hope they are well protected in their native land & elsewhere. They are so precious!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful name for a beautiful cat. Those kittens are way beyond cute.
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