... who just want to snuggle up to their teddy bear
- The cubs were born earlier this year but these are the first images of the pair
- They are the first ever clouded leopards born at Houston Zoo, in Texas
- Clouded leopards are classified as 'vulnerable' by the ICUN
- It is therefore common practice to hand-raise new cubs in zoos
The
clouded leopard cubs were born at Houston Zoo in Texas earlier this
year, but these are the first pictures released of the pair.
They were born in June but since then, have received 24-hour care by the zoological team in the veterinary clinic.
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The adorable clouded leopard cubs were born in June, but these are first pictures of the pair
They are the offspring of Suksn and Tarak, both aged two - the year clouded leopards begin reproduction
They were born in June but since then, have received 24-hour care by the staff at the zoo in the veterinary clinic
The cubs - listed as vulnerable by ICUN - are the first ever clouded leopards at Houston Zoo, in Texas
The
cubs are the first ever clouded leopards at Houston Zoo and are the
offspring of Suksn and Tarak, both aged two, the year they begin their
reproduction.
Clouded
leopards - the most talented climbers among the cats - are classified
as 'vulnerable' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature
(ICUN) and its total population is no more than 10,000.
-This
is down to factors such as deforestation, illegal trading, and poaching
commercially. Some parts, such as claws, skin, and teeth are also
consumed for decoration purposes.
The cubs at Houston Zoo seemed more keen to play with their teddy bear than pose for pictures
A zoo keeper shows off the tiny clouded leopard cubs, which are most commonly found in Asia
As such, it is important to do as much as possible to ensure the health and well-being of the threatened animal.It is common practice in zoos to hand-raise all newborn clouded leopards. The cat is most commonly found in the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China.
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