Tiny Leopard cub

Squee! This teeny, tiny floof is a clouded leopard cub 😱❤️

Clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) are native to the tropical lowlands of Southeast Asia and are considered vulnerable to extinction due to deforestation, poaching, and pet trade. These talented climbers have been known to climb down trees head first 🌳😲

The male cub was born at the Oklahoma City Zoo and was brought to Nashville Zoo for hand-rearing and eventual introduction to a mate.

Nashville Zoo is a national leader in clouded leopard breeding and care. Once the cub is old enough, it will be introduced to the other clouded leopards at the zoo and eventually released into the wild.

📷 Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden/Facebook