April 9, 2009
Clouded Cubs Continued: They’re Two Boys
We have more pictures to share of the clouded leopard cubs that were born last month at the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia.
Zoo officials report that the pair are both boys, weighing in at just over one pound each. They’re eating every four hours and they’re now opening their eyes. Unfortunately, the duo will not be on view to the public anytime soon. But, psst, the clouded leopard couple, Tai and Mook, who reside at the Zoo, were recently “caught in the act” and so we’ll keep our fingers crossed that still more cubs are on the way.
Clouded Leopard, boy cubs, eye open, courtesy of Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian National Zoo
Clouded Leopard, eyes wide open, courtesy of Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian National Zoo
Hang in there. It's almost Friday! Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian National Zoo
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The cubs are adorable. I look forward to the next picures! The Columbus Zoo has a new baby elephant just in time for Spring. Thanks for sharing!