Status

Due to the fact Clouded Leopards are extremely rare and that they are solitary, scientists are not able to produce a very accurate estimate regarding their numbers although they are thought to be declining. Their hypothesis is that about 230 still roam in the wild and about 100 live in captivity. Their declining numbers are thought to be a result of threatening human practices such as hunting them for their pelt, teeth, and bones for traditional Chinese medicinal purposes, and destroying their habitats.