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Tacoma, Washington
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Clouded leopards can climb headfirst down trees, thanks to their flexible ankle joints, which is a rare trait among big cats. [Source: National Geographic]
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma is part of a Species Survival Plan to help conserve clouded leopards, focusing on breeding and research. [Source: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium]
Their fur features large, cloud-like spots, which provide excellent camouflage in their natural forest habitats. [Source: World Wildlife Fund]
Unlike other big cats, clouded leopards cannot roar but can make a variety of other sounds, including growls, hisses, and meows. [Source: San Diego Zoo]
The clouded leopard is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and poaching, with an estimated population of fewer than 10,000 mature individuals in the wild. [Source: IUCN Red List]
