Follow a pair of orphaned clouded leopards as they learn the skills they'll need to survive in the wild. | National Geographic

A rare clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) — one of Southeast Asia’s most elusive wild cats — has been captured on camera in Cambodia, offering a rare glimpse of a species few ever see in the wild. Known for their distinctive cloud-shaped markings and extraordinary climbing skills, clouded leopards are classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. They are stealthy, tree-dwelling hunters that move silently through dense forests — which makes each sighting, especially by camera trap, scientifica

Exciting moment to see our most elusive clouded leopard, Sang Dao, out and about with many guests around. The 10-year-old shy clouded leopard ventured out on our main Cats of the Canopy habitat to explore, groom and even chuff to her keepers (the sound you hear in the beginning). 🎥: Keeper Russell | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Rakhan the 9-month-old clouded leopard cub explored the Cats of the Canopy habitat for the first time yesterday. Clouded leopards are fantastic climbers! Rakhan now weighs 30 pounds and is very playful and loves to explore. 📷: Keepers Piper & Shannon | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium