International Clouded Leopard Day (Aug 4)
International Clouded Leopard Day (ICLD) is a day of international awareness and an attempt to increase the profile of Clouded leopards both in captivity and in the wild. We celebrate this wonderful species on 4th August each year with organisations all over the world!
The wild lifespan of a Clouded leopard is unknown but likely to be between 12-15 years. In captivity they can live up to 17.
Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List with a decreasing population trend and on CITES Appendix I. The key threat facing Clouded leopards is deforestation mainly for palm oil production, rubber plantations and clearing for settlements.
Happy International Clouded Leopard Day!! 
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