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Clouded Leopard
Neofelis nebulosa
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 Appearance
The rare, elusive clouded leopard
has a long, powerful body, relatively short legs and
a long tail. Body: 62 - 106 cm (24 1/2 - 41 3/4 in),
tail: 61 - 91 cm (24 - 35 3/4 in) |
Description
It is a good climber and hunts
by pouncing from trees, as well as by stalking prey
on the ground. |
Regions
Nepal to S.China, Taiwan, Sumatra,
Borneo in Resident and feeding on the tree, sleeping
on the tree in order to jump easily to the victim.
Feedin at night time. |
Diet
Birds, pigs, small deer and
cattle are the clouded leopard's main victims, and
it kills with a single bite from its exceptionally
long canine teeth. |
Breeding
A litter of 1 to 5 cubs is born
after a gestation of 86 to 92 days. |
 Status
Wildlife Protection of Thailand,
Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 1992 |
Conservation Status
VULNERABLE A1cd
(See explanation to IUCN
Red List Categories) |
Major Threats
1.4.2 - Deforestation; 2.2.2.1
- Food; 2.2.2.2 - Commodities; 2.2.2.3 - Traditional
medicine |
Major Habitat
Grasses and shrub mosaic; Lowland
tropical rainforest; Mangroves; Montane tropical rainforest;
Tropical degraded forest; Tropical monsoon and dry
forest |
