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India's Meghalaya state just launched an ambitious conservation program to protect its most elusive resident: the vulnerable clouded leopard. Scientists have already identified 21 individual cats in one park alone, marking the first comprehensive effort to save these forest dwellers.
Nashville Zoo celebrated a conservation milestone this spring with the birth of Azi, the 50th clouded leopard born at the facility since 1991. The zoo's three decades of dedication to this vulnerable species shows how zoos serve as vital safety nets for wildlife.
A rare clouded leopard named Nong Yan represents three decades of breeding success at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, now recognized worldwide as a leader in saving one of the hardest wild cats to breed in captivity. The program has helped secure the future of a species once teetering on the edge.
The Nashville Zoo just welcomed its 50th clouded leopard cub in 35 years, a major milestone for saving one of the world's rarest cats. With only 10,000 of these elusive leopards left in the wild, this tiny cub represents hope for an entire species.
