Is a Sunda clouded leopard a leopard? | Candid Animal Cam

Did you know that even though Sunda clouded leopards are called leopards, they're actually completely separate from the genus Panthera that includes lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars? The Sunda clouded leopard is an understudied species because it was only in 2006 that it was classified as a unique species.

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Review questions for educators
These questions can help provide a framework for exploring topics presented in this story.

Is the Sunda clouded leopard in the same genus as a leopard?
What is the difference between the Sunda clouded leopard and the clouded leopard found in mainland Southeast Asia?
What are two physical features that make it easier for a Sunda clouded leopard to climb trees?

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