Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)

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Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)

Context

The species is being in news due to ongoing effort to count it in spite of its elusive nature

About

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a wild cat that lives in the cloud forests of Southeast Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas through Northeast India and Bhutan to mainland Southeast Asia into South China.
They are named for their cloud-like spots, and are one of the oldest cat species.
Clouded leopards are stocky, larger than small cats, and smaller than large cats.
They have large paws with specialized footpads for gripping branches, and specialized anklebones that allow them to climb in different positions.
They can open their mouths to a 100-degree angle, and are one of only two cat species that can climb down trees headfirst.
IUCN Status: Vulnerable