Is the clouded leopard a type of leopard?

No, it belongs to its own group of cats

What lets a clouded leopard climb down a tree headfirst?

Back ankles that rotate unusually far

A chuff, a soft snort through the nose

Keeping them in separate enclosures

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Is the clouded leopard a type of leopard?

Despite the name, it sits in its own group, separate from lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars.
What do people in Malaysia call the clouded leopard?

Its life in the canopy earned it the name "tree tiger."
What lets a clouded leopard climb down a tree headfirst?

Flexible back ankles let it grip bark with its rear claws pointed backward.
Compared with its skull size, how do its canine teeth rank among living cats?

Its fangs are close to 2 inches long, about a tiger's length on a cat ten times smaller.
Where does a clouded leopard often bite large prey?

Long fangs and a wide jaw make a deep, fast bite to the back of the neck.
What friendly greeting sound do keepers hear from clouded leopards?

The chuff is a breathy nasal greeting that tigers use too.
Where does the Sunda clouded leopard live?

The island species is darker, with smaller cloud markings and even longer canines.
What reliably prevents a male from attacking a female when they are paired?

Pairs introduced as cubs, sometimes at six to eight weeks old, grow up together and bond.