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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
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Crepuscular
- Social behavior
- Solitary
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
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
Found in Parks
Where should you look for clouded leopard? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
