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The Formosan clouded leopard is a clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) population that was endemic to Taiwan. [3] Camera trapping studies carried out in several protected areas in Taiwan between 1997 and 2012 did not record any clouded leopard. [4] [5] The population is listed as extinct on the IUCN Red List. [2]
The Formosan clouded leopard is an incredible climber, reaching great heights in forest trees, and exceptionally nimble at staying above ground, having adapted to a life in the trees, with rotating ankles for agility, and super long teeth to help them grasp prey up in the trees where they can’t free their paws to help. The animal can climb ...
The Formosan clouded leopard, especially unique for its tree-climbing abilities, was once believed to be extinct. Here's what caused researchers to reevaluate.
The Formosan clouded leopard is a subspecies of the clouded leopard, a Himalayan cat that has been on the IUCN's vulnerable list since 2008. Known for its beautiful dusky-grey markings, the Formosan clouded leopard was endemic to Taiwan and, at one time, it was the island's second largest carnivore.
The Formosan clouded leopard is a subspecies endemic to Taiwan, a large animal of family Felidae in the order Carnivora. Generally, it reaches a body length of 0.6-1.2 m and tail length of 0.7-0.9 m and weighs between 15-30 kg.
We're a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the reintroduction of the Formosan Clouded Leopard to Taiwan, a world first for wild cat conservation. The Clouded Leopard is on the Red List for Threatened Species with less than 10,000 remaining in the wild. The last confirmed sighting of the Formosan Clouded Leopard occurred in 1989.
After 13 years of searching for the Formosan clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa brachyura), once hopeful scientists say they believe the cat is likely extinct.
Indigenous folklore says that the Taiwan’s — likely extinct — clouded leopard species led two human brothers to a heavenly place 600 years ago.
Zoologists report that the Formosan clouded leopard, a subspecies native to Taiwan, is now extinct and can no longer be found on the island — or anywhere else in the world.
Renowned Taiwanese conservationists Chiang Po-jen (姜博仁) and Kurtis Pei (裴家騏) conducted the field work and published a definitive paper on the failed hunt. In short, clouded leopards were not found, but prey species abound and, surprisingly, many Taiwanese are supportive of reintroduction.