1985, Rabinowitz et al. 1987, S. Yasuma in litt. The limbs and underbelly are marked with large black ovals, and the back of its neck is conspicuously marked with two thick black bars. The clouded leopard has arboreal talents rivalling those of the margay of South America. 1987, S.Yasuma in litt. P. Andrews in litt.
Clouded leopards are remarkably secretive creatures for their size.
The records extend the western limit of the range to central Nepal. K.-Y. Lue pers. Secondly, the clouded leopard is widely hunted for its teeth and decorative pelt, and for bones for the traditional Asian medicinal trade. Taiwanese were the main buyers.