Clouded Leopard
The clouded leopard is considered a vulnerable species and is found from Nepal, to southern China and formerly Taiwan. Clouded leopards prefer to live in lowland tropical rainforests, but can also be found in dry woodlands, secondary forests and in Borneo, they are reported to live in mangrove swamps. They have even been spotted in the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 9,000 feet (2,743 meters).
Fun Facts
Can open its’ mouth about 100 degrees
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Neofelis
Species
N. nebulosa
did you know?
Cannot roar or purr and instead will chuff, hiss, or growl
One of the most difficult cats to breed in zoos and conservation centers
Males weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms). Females are significantly smaller, usually 25 to 35 pounds (11 to 21 kilograms). The average life span of the clouded leopard is 12 to 15 years, though they may live up to 17 years in human care.
Where to find us
This species can be found across from Tram stop 3 – near the Big Cat Trek
