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Ghost of the Forest Revealed | Science News
New images reveal the secretive Sunda clouded leopard, the “ghost of the forest,” offering rare glimpses into its elusive life in Borneo and Sumatra. After 16 years of research, scientists discovered females spend more time in trees—thanks to their slender frames and fluffy tails—while males are more often caught on camera traps as they mark territory. This breakthrough not only satisfies curiosity but directly aids conservation, as the species is classified as vulnerable. Researchers even captured what may be the oldest wild clouded leopard ever recorded—a 8.5-year-old female—highlighting…
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