Clouded leopard - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Clouded leopards dwell in the cloud forests of Southeast Asia and are one of the most ancient cat species. However, they are neither a true great cat nor a true small cat, because they cannot roar or purr.
Meet the Zoo’s Clouded Leopards
2024年8月2日 · Meet the Zoo’s Clouded Leopards. With their warm golden-hued eyes, coats that camouflage them in the tree canopy and cheery “chuff” greetings—there’s no denying clouded leopards’ charisma! Every Aug. 4, we celebrate Clouded Leopard Day to raise awareness of these vulnerable cats from Asia.
Snow Leopard - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Most active at dawn and dusk, snow leopards are powerful predators capable of killing prey two to three times their own weight. Recent radio-tracking data shows they bring down prey every 10 to 15 days. Blue sheep and ibex are their main food, …
Clouded Leopard - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Few people have seen a clouded leopard, either in its rainforest habitat in Southeast Asia or in a zoo. Officially recorded as a species in 1821, the clouded leopard remains just as mysterious today as it was nearly 200 years ago.
Leopard - The Maryland Zoo
Leopards are found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, eastward to the Arabian peninsula, and throughout southwest Asia to India, China, and Russia’s Far East. The northernmost subspecies is the Amur leopard, and it is the rarest cat in the world. The Maryland Zoo is …
Snow Leopard - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Snow leopards live in the steep, rocky mountains and shrubland of Central Asia, including the Himalayan range in Nepal, China, India, and Pakistan. Snow leopards are also found in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. They live just below the permanent snow line at around 10,000 feet above sea level. Diet
Clouded Leopard - San Diego Zoo
Few people have seen a clouded leopard, either in its wild rain forest habitat in Southeast Asia or in a zoo. The clouded leopard remains just as mysterious today, and most of what we know about these cats comes from observing them in zoos. Named for its cloud-like spots, clouded leopards are a unique genus of cat and not just a type of leopard ...
Snow Leopard - San Diego Zoo
The wild goats and sheep they prey on are quite nimble at leaping from rock to rock—and so are snow leopards! The cat's huge paws have fur on the bottom that gives the leopard traction on the snow and protection from sharp rocks.
Snow Leopard - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
The snow leopard, also known as a rock leopard, is the only exclusively alpine cat in the world. This rare and shy animal is seldom seen and was photographed in the wild for the first time in 1971. A snow leopard’s tail can grow long as the cat’s body, about two to four feet in length.
Snow Leopard - Louisville Zoo
The snow leopard is a shy, mountain dweller that lives in forested sections below permanent snow line or on bare rocks and rugged cliffs. The snow leopard is active by day, especially early morning, late afternoon and evening. It is extremely agile and can leap up to 49 feet.