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Quiz about All about the Clouded Leopard

All about the Clouded Leopard Trivia Quiz

Clouded leopards are my favourite big cats. They are extremely beautiful and rarely sighted which makes them even more special. Try this quiz and find out more.

A multiple-choice quiz by miaow. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
miaow

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,132

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
1467

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (5/15), Guest 72 (4/15), Guest 167 (4/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What do the Chinese call the Clouded Leopard? Hint

Moon Leopard

Monkey Leopard

Magic Leopard

Mint Leopard

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Question 2 of 15

2. What do Malaysians call the Clouded Leopard? Hint

Pale Panther

Lazy Leopard

Tree Tiger

Leaf Lion

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is its Latin name? Hint

Neofelis nebulosa

Uncia uncia

Leptailarus serval

Acinonyx jubatus

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Question 4 of 15

4. The Clouded Leopard has a long tail. Typically how much of the cat's length does it make up? Hint

60 per cent

70 per cent

40 per cent

50 per cent

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Question 5 of 15

5. The clouded leopard is approximately the same size as a leopard in Africa.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. How much does a typical male weigh? Hint

40 - 50 pounds

50 - 60 pounds

30 - 40 pounds

60 - 70 pounds

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Question 7 of 15

7. How much does a typical female weigh? Hint

45 pounds

35 pounds

65 pounds

75 pounds

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Question 8 of 15

8. How long do they live in the wild on average? Hint

7 - 8 years

20 - 25 years

15 - 17 years

10 - 15 years

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Question 9 of 15

9. About how long do they live in captivity? Hint

20 years

15 years

10 years

25 years

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Question 10 of 15

10. How long is the average gestation period? Hint

76 - 82 days

101 - 110 days

95 - 99 days

86 - 92 days

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the average litter size? Hint

6-7 cubs

1 cub

2-4 cubs

5-6 cubs

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the Clouded Leopard's specialisation? Hint

Hanging from branches by the hind legs

Extra long teeth

All of these

Climbs down trees headfirst

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which extinct big cat is the Clouded Leopard sometimes thought to be related to? Hint

Sabre Tooth Tiger

Caspian Tiger

Bali Tiger

Javan Tiger

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is unusual about a Clouded Leopard's ears? Hint

They are very large and flop over

They are black inside and out

They revolve over 200 degrees

There is one spot on each

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the Nepalese name for the Clouded Leopard? Hint

Ramalichia

Lamchitia

Lechilitia

Panchita

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the Chinese call the Clouded Leopard?

Answer: Mint Leopard

Apparently they think its markings look like mint leaves.

2. What do Malaysians call the Clouded Leopard?

Answer: Tree Tiger

This is because it is seen resting on the branches of jungle trees.

3. What is its Latin name?

Answer: Neofelis nebulosa

This literally means 'new cat with clouds'. The others are Leptailurus serval - the serval, Uncia uncia - the snow leopard and Acinonyx jubatus - cheetah.

4. The Clouded Leopard has a long tail. Typically how much of the cat's length does it make up?

Answer: 50 per cent

It uses its tail for balance while leaping from tree to tree.

5. The clouded leopard is approximately the same size as a leopard in Africa.

Answer: False

An African leopard can be up to twice the size of a clouded leopard. A large clouded leopard can weigh about 90 pounds while an African leopard has been measured at 213 pounds. A clouded leopard can stand 22 inches as the shoulder while an African leopard can reach 31 inches.

6. How much does a typical male weigh?

Answer: 40 - 50 pounds

It is larger than the female with greater muscle mass.

7. How much does a typical female weigh?

Answer: 35 pounds

They are smaller, but still strong.

8. How long do they live in the wild on average?

Answer: 10 - 15 years

9. About how long do they live in captivity?

Answer: 20 years

10. How long is the average gestation period?

Answer: 86 - 92 days

Not much is known about gestation in the wild, but in captivity this is the average time span.

11. What is the average litter size?

Answer: 2-4 cubs

Imagine how beautiful those cubs are.

12. What is the Clouded Leopard's specialisation?

Answer: All of these

It is an extremely agile animal, and excellent at hunting, both on the ground and in the trees.

13. Which extinct big cat is the Clouded Leopard sometimes thought to be related to?

Answer: Sabre Tooth Tiger

This is due to the length of its teeth compared to body size. They are very long. However this theory does not stand up as there are more differences than similarities and their teeth are actually different.

14. What is unusual about a Clouded Leopard's ears?

Answer: There is one spot on each

It is thought this is used for signalling or for cubs to follow their mother.

15. What is the Nepalese name for the Clouded Leopard?

Answer: Lamchitia

Source: Author miaow

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