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National Zoo Announces Rare Clouded Leopard Birth


Yesterday, the National Zoo discovered two brand new clouded leopard babies at the zoo's Conservation and Research Center.


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Clouded leopard cub on scale

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The cubs are the first of their kind to be born at the zoo in 16 years, and hand-raising is crucial to ensure their survival. Parents Hannibal and Jao Chu were imported from Thailand last year and are suspected to have mated several months ago.