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Clouded Leopard Day is an awareness day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the clouded leopard, a beautiful and elusive wild cat native to the forests of Southeast Asia. The day aims to educate people about the unique characteristics of the clouded leopard, the threats it faces, and the conservation efforts needed to protect its habitat and population.
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a medium-sized wild cat known for its distinctive coat pattern of large cloud-like markings. They are skilled climbers with long tails for balance and can rotate their hind legs, enabling them to climb down trees headfirst. Their habitat ranges from the Himalayan foothills to mainland Southeast Asia and parts of China.
Unfortunately, clouded leopards face significant threats due to habitat loss, deforestation, and illegal wildlife trade. Their elusive nature and limited distribution make it challenging for researchers to gather accurate data on their population status. However, their numbers are declining, and the species is currently listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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