Why clouded leopards are endangered

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The clouded leopard is a WWF priority species. And so we are working to ensure such species can live and thrive in their natural habitats. Priority region The clouded leopard's habitat is part of the Borneo Forests region, which is a WWF global priority region. Did you know?

The clouded leopard has the proportionately largest canine teeth of any member of the feline family. In it was found that the clouded leopard on Borneo is a different species to its relative on the Asian mainland. The clouded leopard can climb while hanging upside-down under branches and descend tree trunks head-first. Download wallpaper PC iPhone. Archive Content Please note: This page has been archived and its content may no longer be up-to-date. Toggle navigation.

Language English. Hunting has played a large role in the rapid decrease of the leopard population. Clouded leopards are hunted as game for their skins. Clouded leopards are hunted to be captured and sold to illegal wildlife traders.

Hunting has had a devastating impact on the clouded leopard population. The exact numbers of the clouded leopard population remains unknown; however, they are still placed on the endangered species list. One attempt to increase the population of these leopards is to stop deforestation in the areas the cats call home.

Poaching laws have been put in place to stop illegal hunting of these animals. Many countries have begun conservation projects to increase the population of these beautiful cats.

However, they can also be found in dry woodlands and secondary forests, and in Borneo, they are reported to live in mangrove swamps. Their predators are mainly humans, hunting them for their pelts and to protect livestock; and by tigers. In the wild, clouded leopards breed year-round. Clouded leopards are well adapted for arboreal living. Their short, flexible legs, large feet and sharp, retractable claws make them very adept in the trees.

Their long tail provides balance as they leap from branch to branch.