The Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul), also known as the manul, is a small wild cat with long and dense light grey fur, and rounded ears set low on the sides of the head. Its head-and-body length ranges from 46 to 65 cm (18 to 26 in) with a 21 to 31 cm (8.3 to 12.2 in) long bushy tail.

Jun 9, 2015 · Manul cats are a near-threatened wild species found in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia. More commonly known as Pallas' cats, they are distinguished by having round pupils, short legs, and a flat-looking face with wide-set ears that can create some of the funniest expressions in the feline kingdom.

Pallas's cats are found throughout Central Asia, with the largest populations thought to be in Mongolia and Russia, where they've long held a level of celebrity status — playing the role of mascot for the Moscow Zoo for over 30 years.

The Pallas’s cat, also known as manul, is a small wild cat, perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions typical of its habitat. Naturally secretive, it is rarely seen and little known. Short legs and dense fur for stocky appearance and insulation

Mongolia and Russia make up the majority of its range today, with Pallas cats living at altitudes up to nearly 5,600m. Where do Pallas cats live? Pallas cats live in abandoned marmot burrows and rock cavities on steppes and grasslands.

This Mongolian Cat Is The Most Expressive Cat In The World (17 Pictures) The Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul), also called manul, is a small wild cat with a broad but fragmented distribution in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia.

Aug 4, 2014 · German naturalist Peter Pallas originally classified the cat as Felis manul in 1776. The word 'manul' has its roots in the Mongolian language. Its current scientific name, Otocolobus, comes from...

This includes insight in its ecology and current threats from numerous radio-collared Pallas’s cats in Mongolia. Research has highlighted the importance of improving protection within and outside of protected areas.

Jun 25, 2024 · Breath-taking photos of Pallas's Cat (otocolobus manul) in Mongolia, taken by Batzaya Choijiljav during his wildlife photography tour in Mongolia. See them now!

The Pallas's cat, Pallas cat, or manul, is a small, thick-furred animal of Central Asia with a distinctive appearance. The animal is susceptible to toxoplasmosis.