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The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a medium-sized felid dependent on Southeast Asian forests, characterized by distinctive cloud-like spots and long canine teeth. It is highly arboreal and adept at climbing and moving through trees using rotatable ankle joints. Its diet is diverse, including medium-sized mammals, primates, and rodents, and it may be active at any time of day or night. Individuals are solitary, with home ranges estimated at about 20–40 square kilometers. Populations are declining due to deforestation and poaching, and the species is classified as Vulnerable (IUCN Red List category II).