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Marbld cat
Danum Valley

Clouded Leopard
Trusmadi
Flat headed cat
Beluran
Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, is a biodiversity treasure trove and home to over 230 species of mammals, including around 50 endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Its lush tropical rainforests—spanning across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei—shelter iconic creatures such as the Bornean orangutan, pygmy elephant, proboscis monkey, and the elusive Sunda clouded leopard. Borneo is also the only place on the planet where all five of its native wild cat species—bay cat, flat-headed cat, marbled cat, leopard cat, and Sunda clouded leopard—can be found. From sun bears and binturongs to flying lemurs, civets, and slow lorises, the island offers exceptional opportunities for mammal watching. Whether trekking through primary rainforest or exploring rivers and lowland jungles, Borneo reveals an astonishing array of mammalian life both by day and under the cover of night.
The Sunda clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi) is a rare and elusive wild cat species found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It is the largest predator on Borneo and a top carnivore in its rainforest ecosystem. This beautifully marked cat has a unique coat patterned with large, cloud-shaped rosettes, helping it blend seamlessly into the dense forest undergrowth. Despite its medium size—typically weighing between 12 to 25 kilograms—it is a powerful and agile climber, using its long tail for balance as it moves through the treetops.
Because the Sunda clouded leopard is so secretive and lives in dense forest, it is very rarely seen. Most information about it comes from camera trap studies and remote sensing. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect this endangered species, focusing on preserving large tracts of forest and curbing illegal wildlife trade. The Sunda clouded leopard is not just a symbol of Borneo, but also an indicator of the overall health of the rainforest ecosystems in which it lives.
Sunda Clouded Leopard
Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, is a biodiversity treasure trove and home to over 230 species of mammals, including around 50 endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Its lush tropical rainforests—spanning across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei—shelter iconic creatures such as the Bornean orangutan, pygmy elephant, proboscis monkey, and the elusive Sunda clouded leopard. Borneo is also the only place on the planet where all five of its native wild cat species—bay cat, flat-headed cat, marbled cat, leopard cat, and Sunda clouded leopard—can be found. From sun bears and binturongs to flying lemurs, civets, and slow lorises, the island offers exceptional opportunities for mammal watching. Whether trekking through primary rainforest or exploring rivers and lowland jungles, Borneo reveals an astonishing array of mammalian life both by day and under the cover of night.
