Miami zoo shows off new clouded leopard kittens
In this Feb. 26 photo made available by ZooMiami, newborn clouded leopards are held by a staff member for their neonatal exams at the zoo.(Ron Magill/AP)
Despite public attractions being closed off because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many zoos have stepped up to keep the public entertained through live streams and social media posts. The newest stars: Zoo Miami’s brand new clouded leopard kittens.
Zoo Miami is excited to announce the successful births of highly endangered clouded leopards. The two kittens were born on February 11th and have been secluded in a den with their mother since then to avoid any external stress and allow proper bonding.:@RonMagill
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The male and female cubs were born in February and had been in their den with their mom, Serai, so the trio could bond properly.
The cubs were given their first exams and vaccines on Tuesday, and zoo officials said both offspring appear to be thriving.
In this Feb. 26 photo made available by ZooMiami, a newborn clouded leopard is held by a staff member for their neonatal exams at the zoo in Miami. (Ron Magill/AP)
“Amid all of the stressful news that we are all dealing with, I hope that this can bring a smile to some of your faces!” the zoo’s communications director Ron Magill wrote as he shared the images. “Hopefully, once this pandemic has run its course, the public will be able to return to the zoo to personally see these precious new additions!”
Clouded leopards are highly endangered in their natural habitats in Asia. They typically grow to about 30-35 pounds and are known for their long tails, short legs and large paws which help them stay in trees.
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