clouded leopard Facts Neofelis nebulosa
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), also called mainland clouded leopard, is a wild cat that has large dusky-grey blotches and irregular spots and stripes reminiscent of clouds.
- Diet
- When hunting, the clouded leopard stalks its prey or waits for the prey to approach.
- Lifespan
- Up to 19.8 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Felidae. Order: Carnivora.
What Do clouded leopards Eat?
Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: When hunting, the clouded leopard stalks its prey or waits for the prey to approach.
clouded leopard Conservation Status
clouded leopard is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 19.8 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 19.68 kg
Fun facts
- Captive clouded leopards have been observed to scent mark by spraying urine and rubbing their heads on prominent objects.
- Early accounts depict it as a rare, secretive, arboreal, and nocturnal inhabitant of dense primary forest.
- They use trees as daytime rest sites, but also spend time on the ground when hunting at night.
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