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    SUNDA CLOUDED LEOPARD

    The Sunda clouded leopard was spotted in 2009, but it wasn't until 2011 that a photo of the mystifying creature was released to the public. The Sunda clouded leopard is one of the most mysterious species of cats known to science. Notable for their cloud-shaped patches of fur and large canine fangs, the elusive wild cat is genetically distinct from their relatives. Perhaps the most interesting fact about the species is that it has two different types, both of which are classified as endangered. (CSMonitor)