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What Big Teeth You Have: The clouded leopard has the longest canines relative to body size of any cat, enabling it to catch relatively large prey.
 
 


 
 
 
Range: Southeastern Asia
 
 
 

Clouded Leopard
Neofelis nebulosa

A powerful and robust build, short legs, large feet and a long tail allow the clouded leopard to expertly navigate the forest canopy. They are able to climb down tree trunks headfirst, travel across horizontal branches while hanging beneath them and hang from branches with their hind feet.

Fact File

Length: 2 to 3.5 ft

Weight: 24 to 44 lbs

Lifespan: Up to 18 yrs in captivity

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forest, grassland, and wetland

Diet: Primates, deer, wild boar, porcupines, small mammals and birds

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)


 
         
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