2007.03.23 - New leopard species revealed

Scientists have known about the leopards for a while, but thought it was another type of big cat they had already identified.

But after recent research, they decided the cats on Borneo were so different they were another species altogether.

The two types of cat have different markings on their fur, as well as other smaller differences.

The Borneo Clouded Leopard can grow as big as a small panther

Compared to the size of the rest of its body, it has the biggest teeth of any cat.
Because it's mostly found on Borneo, experts say this new discovery highlights the need to protect the island's rainforests.

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