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The clouded leopard is a wild cat native to the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Named for its distinctive cloud-shaped spotted coat, it has the longest canine teeth relative to body size of any living felid and is sometimes called the 'modern-day sabre-tooth'. An accomplished climber, it can descend vertical tree trunks headfirst and hang upside-down from branches.
Average Length
1.1 m
Average Weight
20 kg
Lifespan
11-15 years
Top Speed
64 km/h
Quick Facts
The clouded leopard has the longest canine teeth relative to body size of any living felid.
It is an exceptional climber, capable of descending trees headfirst like a squirrel.
Namdapha in Arunachal Pradesh is one of the few places all four big cats coexist with clouded leopards.
Their cloud-patterned coat gives them superb camouflage in dappled forest light.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Crepuscular
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
93 days
Litter Size
2
Predators
Tigers, Humans
