What is Atherosclerosis and Definition. Atherosclerosis is Accumulation of lipids and other materials (ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE) between the two layers of an arteryâs inner wall, the intima.Over time the accumulations form brittle, hard deposits called atheromas that thicken the intima and the media (the middle of the arterial wallâs three layers).therosclerosis is Accumulation of lipids and other materials (ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE) between the two layers of an arteryâs inner wall, the intima.
Clouded leopards are a medium-sized cat named for the cloud-like spots on its coat. These provide camouflage in the dappled light of its forest habitat. (In China the cat is known as the 'Mint Leopard' because its spots can also look like mint leaves).
Body, 2 to 3 ft (.6 to .9 m); Tail, up to 3 ft (.9 m). Weight: Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg). Group name: Leap. Protection status: Vulnerable. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: This beautiful Asian cat, named for its spotted coat, is seldom seen in the wild, and its habits remain a bit mysterious.Clouded leopards roam the hunting grounds of Asia from the rain forests of Indonesia to the foothills of the Nepali Himalayas.Though little information is known about their population sizes, they are considered a vulnerable species. Most cats are good climbers, but the clouded leopard is near the top of its class.ody, 2 to 3 ft (.6 to .9 m); Tail, up to 3 ft (.9 m). Weight: Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg). Group name: Leap. Protection status: Vulnerable. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: This beautiful Asian cat, named for its spotted coat, is seldom seen in the wild, and its habits remain a bit mysterious.