Clouded Leopard Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Neofelis nebulosa
Family : Felidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland
Description : Clouded leopards have a distinctive cloud-like pattern on their fur, which is pale yellow or gray in color. They have large, round eyes and short, stocky legs.
The clouded leopard is a medium-sized cat, with an average length of around 3.5 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) and a weight of 25 to 50 pounds (11 to 23 kilograms). Males are larger than females.
Clouded leopards are found in the forests.
Clouded leopards are solitary animals, mostly active at night. They are excellent climbers and spend much of their time in trees.
The clouded leopard is a carnivore, feeding on a variety of prey including birds, rodents, primates, and other small mammals.
The clouded leopard is considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting for its fur and body parts, which are used in traditional medicines.
Several conservation efforts are in place to protect the clouded leopard, including habitat protection, captive breeding programs, and public education about the importance of wildlife conservation.
The clouded leopard is a medium-sized cat, with an average length of around 3.5 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) and a weight of 25 to 50 pounds (11 to 23 kilograms). Males are larger than females.
Clouded leopards are found in the forests.
Clouded leopards are solitary animals, mostly active at night. They are excellent climbers and spend much of their time in trees.
The clouded leopard is a carnivore, feeding on a variety of prey including birds, rodents, primates, and other small mammals.
The clouded leopard is considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting for its fur and body parts, which are used in traditional medicines.
Several conservation efforts are in place to protect the clouded leopard, including habitat protection, captive breeding programs, and public education about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Greg(www.inaturalist.org/people/cclborneo), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Greg(www.inaturalist.org/people/cclborneo), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.