Camera Traps Study Rare Clouded Leopard for Record 6.5 Years

A 15-year study utilizing 13 camera traps has set a record for the longest tracking of a single animal, following a rare Sunda clouded leopard for 6.5 years in Malaysian Borneo. This research, led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research and the Sabah Forestry Department, provided insights into the species' lifespan, with female leopards detected less frequently but living longer on average. The study identified 52 individual leopards and captured 437 images, highlighting the critical role of long-term monitoring in understanding and conserving endangered wild cat populations.