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clouded leopard
Coverage of clouded leopard in the Nexus archive.
- Meet Mayuree: Nashville Zoo celebrates second clouded leopard birth in 2026
Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of a clouded leopard cub named Mayuree on May 5, marking the 51st clouded leopard born at the zoo since 1991. The cub, currently the size of a loaf of bread and weighing over two pounds, is part of the zoo's conservation efforts.
- Nashville Zoo announces milestone birth of one of the rarest cats in the world, saying success ‘more important than ever’ amid data center fight
The Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a clouded leopard, a rare species, using a co-rearing method where the mother and staff jointly care for the cub. This milestone occurs amid the zoo's opposition to a proposed data center near its property, which it claims could harm the environment. Clouded leopards are vulnerable due to deforestation, poaching, and the pet trade.