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Clouded Leopard

Neofelis nebulosa

Quick Facts

Weight: Females 22-30 pounds/Males 44-55 pounds
Size at birth: 6 ounces
Length: Males 32-43 in/Females 27-37 in (without tail)
Gestation: 86 to 95 days (depending on species)
Number of offspring: Two to Three
Age of maturity: 20 to 30 months old
Conservation status: Vulnerable

About

I AM THE WALRUS
Clouded leopards are the closest living thing to the modern-day sabertooth unless you count the walrus.

MY, WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE!
The canine teeth of a clouded leopard are the same size as those of a tiger!

WHICH IS WHICH?
Male clouded leopards can be twice the size of females! This is the largest gender size difference in the cat family.

CLOUDED LEOPARDS ARE EXCELLENT CLIMBERS
Clouded leopards have rotating ankles which allow them to climb down trees head first! This ability makes them one of the best climbers among leopards.

Other fun facts:
They hunt prey in both trees and on the ground and are also known to be great swimmers.
They can live in altitudes up to 3,000 meters. This near the same height as if you were to stack six and a half Empire State Buildings on top of one another.

Conservation

Learn more about our efforts, our conservation partners around the world, and the simple steps you can take to contribute.

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