The Formosan Clouded Leopard was endemic to the island of Taiwan, and was named after the beautiful cloud-like spots on its fur. Extensive logging of its natural habitat forced it to retreat into concentrated areas, making it easier for illegal hunters to reach them. Their fur, teeth and claws were used as decorations and souvenirs for tourists, and their bones and flesh for potions in traditional Chinese medicine. Live tigers were hunted for exotic pet trade. The last Formosan Clouded Leopard was seen in Taiwan in 1983. Two other subspecies of the Clouded Leopard still exist in Asia, declared VU (vulnerable) by the IUCN due to the ongoing illegal hunting.