LIFESTYLE: The clouded leopard is the third largest cat species in Peninsular Malaysia after the tiger and leopard, but has remain little-known. To date, there has been no published literature on the ecology of this species in Peninsular Malaysia that will provide vital information in the assessment of its conservation status. Nevertheless, the animal has been listed as “vulnerable to extinction” under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Endangered Species. It is totally protected in our Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. Many Malaysians do not know that Malaysia is home to this beautiful cat, according to Christopher Wong, senior field biologist for WWF-Malaysia’s Species Conservation Programme. Read more in the story.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:52:59 +0000