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When: March 13, 2022

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, the Netherlands

Such shy boys, they are, not fond of being photographed at all.

Species: Clouded Leopard (Nevelpanter)

Latin name: Neofelis Nebulosa

Originates from Southeast Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…They are also called Mainland Clouded Leopard to distinguish them from the Sunda Clouded Leopard.

…The hyoid bone of the Clouded Leopard is is ossified, making it possible for them to purr.

…Their hind limbs are longer than the front, to allow for increasing jumping and leaping abilities. Their ulna and radii are also not fused, contributing to a greater range of motion when climbing trees and stalking prey.

…They are solitary animals, known as rare, secretive, arboreal and nocturnal creatures of the dense forest.

…Their total population is estimated to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, ever decreasing. No single population s thought to number more than 1,000 individuals.

…The remaining forest areas are too small to ensure long-term persistence of Clouded Leopard populations, and they severely threatened by habitat loss due to large-scale deforestation. They are also the victiom of illegal pet trade and poaching; their bones, teeth and skin sold commersially.

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Description

When: March 13, 2022

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, the Netherlands

Such shy boys, they are, not fond of being photographed at all.

Species: Clouded Leopard (Nevelpanter)

Latin name: Neofelis Nebulosa

Originates from Southeast Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…They are also called Mainland Clouded Leopard to distinguish them from the Sunda Clouded Leopard.

…The hyoid bone of the Clouded Leopard is is ossified, making it possible for them to purr.

…Their hind limbs are longer than the front, to allow for increasing jumping and leaping abilities. Their ulna and radii are also not fused, contributing to a greater range of motion when climbing trees and stalking prey.

…They are solitary animals, known as rare, secretive, arboreal and nocturnal creatures of the dense forest.

…Their total population is estimated to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, ever decreasing. No single population s thought to number more than 1,000 individuals.

…The remaining forest areas are too small to ensure long-term persistence of Clouded Leopard populations, and they severely threatened by habitat loss due to large-scale deforestation. They are also the victiom of illegal pet trade and poaching; their bones, teeth and skin sold commersially.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

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