Clouded Leopard

Vulnerable

Estimated remaining: ~10,000

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia including foothills and lower mountain slopes, preferring dense forest cover with trees for climbing.

Threats

• Deforestation for palm oil and logging
• Poaching for skins and body parts
• Illegal pet trade
• Prey depletion
• Habitat fragmentation

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks across range. Captive breeding programs. Research on ecology and behavior. Anti-poaching patrols in protected areas. Community education programs. Camera trap monitoring.