Clouded Leopardウンピョウ

Species Data

Classification

Carnivora / Felidae Source

Distribution

The clouded leopard ranges from the Himalayan foothills through Nepal, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and South China, and is locally extinct in Singapore and Taiwan. Source

Did You Know?

• Its upper canine teeth measure 4 cm or longer — exceptionally large relative to its body size — earning the clouded leopard the nickname 'modern-day sabre-tooth.' Source
• Highly adapted to arboreal life, clouded leopards inhabit forests up to elevations of 2,000–3,000 m and can ambush prey either from trees or on the ground. Source
• The wild population is estimated at fewer than 10,000 adults, with no subpopulation exceeding 1,000 individuals; the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2008. Source

FAQ

Why is the clouded leopard called a 'modern-day sabre-tooth'?

Its upper canine teeth measure 4 cm or longer, exceptionally large relative to its body size, which has earned it this nickname among big cat researchers. Source

Is the clouded leopard endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with a fragmented wild population estimated at fewer than 10,000 adults and no subpopulation larger than 1,000 individuals. Source

How good are clouded leopards at climbing trees?

They are among the most arboreal of all cats, inhabiting forests up to 2,000–3,000 m elevation and able to hunt prey both from trees and on the ground. Source