“We are thrilled to see the success of natural breeding between Niran and Ron,” said Nashville Zoo Director of Veterinary Services Heather Schwartz. “The birth of this new clouded leopard cub is a huge accomplishment in our conservation efforts for the species and a testament to the work we have been doing with Clouded Leopards the last 34 years.”

A rare clouded leopard cub has been born at the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee. The female was born February 25 and is currently about the size of a small baguette, weighing around 244 grams.

The Nashville Zoo is welcoming the birth of a clouded leopard, a rare, mysterious cat native to Asia.Zoo officials say the cub was the first clouded leopard to