The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), also called mainland clouded leopard, is a wild cat inhabiting dense forests from the foothills of the Himalayas through Northeast India and Bhutan to mainland Southeast Asia into South China.

Clouded Leopard is a shy and elusive wildcat and can be spotted in the Tropical dense rainforest. The Clouded leopards occurs from the great Himalayan foothills and are said to be newfound animals around the world.

2023年10月20日 · The most elusive large feline species in India, the clouded leopard, inhabit the dense forests of Northeast India. Spotting them in the wild is a challenging endeavor, but for those eager to observe these captivating creatures in a controlled environment, Clouded Leopard National Park provides a unique opportunity.

2022年1月7日 · Researchers have for the first time spotted a clouded leopard in a community forest in Nagaland. The animal, known to inhabit low elevation primary evergreen rainforests, was spotted at an altitude of 3,700 meters along the Indo-Myanmar border.

The Clouded Leopard is a medium-sized wild cat native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is known for its striking coat pattern with large, cloud-like spots.

The clouded leopard is the smallest of the large felids and is least studied due to its secretive nature and nocturnal behaviour. The species is an umbrella species for the Asian forest ecosys-

An extremely shy, nocturnal, and tree-dwelling species found in India’s northeast region, the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is in peril today with only about 10,000 remaining in the wild.

In India, mainland clouded leopards widely occur in the northeast and as far west as Valmiki Tiger Reserve, they occur in relatively high densities as high as 4.7 and 5.1 individuals per 100 km² in Manas National Park and Dampa Tiger Reserve respectively.

2019年8月26日 · Clouded Leopard prefers grassland, shrubs, subtropical and dense tropical forest up to a height of 7,000 feet occurring from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China. In India, it occurs in Sikkim, northern West Bengal, Meghalaya subtropical forests, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

2025年1月23日 · Context: A new study addresses critical gaps in understanding the Clouded Leopard’s habitat suitability, fragmentation, and connectivity across its historical and current ranges, offering a conservation roadmap. Relevance of the Topic: Prelims: Key facts about Clouded Leopard. About Clouded Leopard It is the world’s smallest big cat. It uses its tail for balancing when moving in trees and ...