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Neofelis nebulosa
Because of the animal's reclusive nature, the behavior of the clouded leopard in the wild is little known. With no evidence for a pack or pride society like that of the lion, it is assumed that it is a generally solitary creature, and it appears to be primarily nocturnal.
Clouded leopards are largely arboreal, hunting prey in the trees, and also using trees to rest during the day. However, they spend a significant proportion of their time on the ground, and sometimes inhabit environments without tall trees.
This beautiful animal is in Nashville zoo where they have a successful breeding program for this species with 3 cubs born this year.
Spotted on Apr 14, 2011
Submitted on Sep 15, 2011
5 Comments
They are so beautiful! Maybe I will paint him once I have worked my way through all the source material I brought back from my trip to Africa!
WOW! I have never seen these! So so beautiful! He would make a good subject for your drawings.
I guess it does! They are quite rare - there are less than 10,000 left in the wild & the species is designated as vulnerable.
Weird - looks like a cross of leopard and tiger. Never heard of those.
Amazing animal, I love big cats