Clouded Leopard
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Physical Description

The distinctive cloud-shaped markings of their coats make clouded leopards unmistakable.

The fur is marked with elliptical blotches of a darker color than the background and the posterior edge of each blotch is partially framed in black.

The blotches sit on a background field that varies from yellowish brown to dark gray.

 

General characteristics

Head to body Length including Tail:   67 inches   

Weight    Both male and females are 35-55 pounds (16-25 kg) Clouded Leopard in Cincinnati Zoo

Height  Both male and females are have the same height 21 inches (54 cm)

Range - South of Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas northeastern India. Myanmar Southern China ,Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia , Thailand and mainland malaysia.

Habitat - Tropical Forest

Food - Birds, fish, monkeys, deer, and rodents.

Status -  The population is decreasing

Reason for status - illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss

Gestation Period : 85 - 93 days

Life Span - 11 yrs in wild / 17 yrs in captivity ( zoos )