• Key Information

  • Clouds Leopards

  • Species
    Neofelis nebulosa, Neofelis diardi
  • Diet
    Carnivore
  • Length
    27 to 42.5 inches
  • Lifespan
    11 years (in captivity)
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Feliformia > Felidae > Pantherinae
  • Conservation Status
    Vulnerable
  • Habitat
    Dense forests in south east Asia.
  • Learning Point
  • The clouded leopard is a wild cat inhabiting dense forests in Southeast Asia, and is famous for its amazing ability to move through trees easily and even climbing down trees head first. There is a second related species called the Sunda clouded leopard.
  • Project
  • Draw a clouded leopard in the trees.
  • Location
  • Places
    Himalayas to Southeast Asia
  • Fun Facts
  • The clouded leopard was first brought to London from China in 1821, though it was already well known in China.
  • Its beautiful coat has led to it being hunted for use in making fur coats and clothes.
  • It's an agile climber, capable of moving through trees easily, even hanging by its tail and back feet.
  • The Sunda clouded leopard is a separate species, with a darker coat, smaller patterns, and was discovered by Pierre-Médard Diard