Mirri, Learning About Trees

Clouded leopard cub is in her adventure phase

This extraordinarily photogenic little cutie is Mirri, a clouded leopard cub. She was born at the Wild Cat Conservation Centre in Sydney back in November, the first clouded leopard ever to be born in Australia. Underweight and failing to nurse when she was born, the zoo staff decided to intervene and raised her by hand. Their excellent care has paid off—Mirri (whose name is an aboriginal word for “The Sun”), is growing strong and thriving.

Mirri’s progress captured mid-January. Look at those paws! Image from the Wild Cat Conservation Centre’s Facebook page.

Now at three months old, she is starting to explore outdoor areas at the center that are designed to mimic clouded leopards’ native forest habitat. And she’s looking so precious while doing it. Aww!

Wild Cat Conservation Centre (Facebook account))

7News Sydney (Facebook account): "Meet Mirri, the first clouded leopard cub ever born in Australia"

Source of the gif imagery is linked here.