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CHARACTERISTICS
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
The distinctive cloud-shaped markings of their coats make clouded leopards unmistakable.
The fur is marked with elliptical blotches of a darker color than the background and the posterior edge of each blotch is partially framed in black.
The blotches sit on a background field that varies from yellowish brown to dark gray.
LENGTH
Head to body Length including Tail: 67 inches
HEIGHT Both male and females are have the same height 21 inches (54 cm)
WEIGHT
Both male & females are 35-55 pounds (16-25 kg )
RANGE
South of Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas northeastern India. Myanmar Southern China ,Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia , Thailand and mainland Malaysia.
HABITAT
Tropical Forest
DIET
Birds, fish, monkeys, deer, and rodents.
GESTATION PERIOD
85 – 93 days
LIFESPAN
11 yrs in wild / 17 yrs in captivity ( zoos)
Reason for this status –
illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss
-STATUS
THE POPULATION IS DECREASING
What type of animal is it
CARNIVORE
CLOUDED LEOPARD
CINCINNATI ZOO
CINCINNATI , OHIO