Clouded leopard

The clouded leopard is a wild cat with a coat patterned like stormy skies, its dark blotches and stripes resembling drifting clouds. It lives in the forests of Southeast Asia, where its long tail helps it balance as it climbs trees with ease.

• Its body stretches 68 to 108 cm long, not counting the tail.
• The tail alone measures 61 to 91 cm, acting like a balancing pole.
• Its fur is marked with shadowy patches that look like wisps of cloud.