Zoo Miami has two adorable new residents.
Two female clouded leopard kittens made their debut on March 9th and have been secluded in a den with their mother until now.
Zoo officials decided to keep the girls in a den with their mother to allow mom and babies to properly bond and to avoid any external stress during the bonding process.
The babies are the second successful litter for mom, "Serai," and dad, "Rajasi." Serai is said to be an excellent and attentive mother who is nursing her babies on a regular basis.
Serai and the babies won't be on exhibit for the next few weeks until zoo staff decide they are stable enough to face the public.
The highly endangered clouded leopard is described as a very secretive cat found in forests within Southern China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
Adults weigh between 30 to 50 pounds and they like to dine on a variety of birds and mammals including monkeys, deer, and porcupines.
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Clouded leopards are highly endangered and subject to hunting as their attractive pelts have ceremonial value in a variety of cultures.
