clouded leopard
noun
cloud·ed leopard
ˈklau̇-dəd- 
: either of two medium-sized, often arboreal cats (Neofelis nebulosa of mainland southeast Asia and N. diardi of Borneo and Sumatra) that are grayish to yellowish with darker irregular rings, ovals, and rosettes
… new analysis shows the clouded leopards of Borneo (and also Sumatra) are a bit darker than their mainland cousins, with smaller cloud-shaped markings.—
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Many clouded leopards refuse to raise their cubs in captivity, said Melissa McCartney, senior manager of animal care.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But then Livia was telling her friend about being able to see white tigers and clouded leopards.
—Christianne Klein, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
Like many American moms, Serai the clouded leopard has raised her children under almost impossible circumstances.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Species offered for sale included a clouded leopard with an asking price of 60,000 euros ($68,000), police said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But then Livia was telling her friend about being able to see white tigers and clouded leopards.
—Christianne Klein, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
Like many American moms, Serai the clouded leopard has raised her children under almost impossible circumstances.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Species offered for sale included a clouded leopard with an asking price of 60,000 euros ($68,000), police said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Clouded leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clouded%20leopard. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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