The Mainland Clouded Leopard is a medium-sized wild cat with distinctive cloud-like spots on its golden-brown fur. Known for its exceptional climbing abilities, it can descend trees headfirst.
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily hunting deer and smaller mammals
How common
Uncommon
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