Clouded leopards are found in parts of Asia including Nepal, Southern China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Borneo. They prefer dense lowland rainforests and mangrove forests at altitudes around 2000 feet and temperatures from 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Clouded leopards are solitary and endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation and poaching. Conservation efforts include banning trade and hunting in many countries and captive breeding programs in zoos.

1. NEOFELIS NEBULOSAThe Clouded Leopard

2. Range of HabitatClouded Leopards are only found in parts of Asia.

3. They are found in Nepal, Southern China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Borneo.

4. Although the map shows a connected range of habitat Clouded Leopards are only found in parts of the highlighted areas.Environment Clouded Leopards are typically found in dense lowland rainforests

5. They are sometimes also found in Mangrove forests and grasslands.

6. They are typically found at altitudes of about 2000 ft

7. They prefer a habitat from 65 to 120 degrees FahrenheitPhysical CharacteristicsThese leopards are called “Clouded” because of the pattern of the spots on their midsection.

8. These spots tend to be more solid around the paws, tail, and face.

9. These leopards are the smallest member of the “Big Cat” classification. Males FemalesTorso Length 2.7’-3.6’ 2.25’-3’Weight 40-51 lbs 33-40 lbsShoulder 9-16” 9-16” height

10. Physical Characteristics Continued…Clouded leopards have short legs

11. They have large strong paws

12. They have sharp claws

13. They have flexible ankle joints

14. Their powerful legs and paws, sharp claws and flexible ankles allow the Clouded leopard to climb down head first as needed Physical Characteristics Continued…A Clouded leopard’s tail is approximately the length of it’s body from head to rear.

15. Clouded leopard’s canine teeth are proportionally the longest of any large cat.