Pallas's Cat
Otocolobus manul
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Felidae
About
Pallas's cat, also called 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 with a 21 to 31 cm long bushy tail. It is well camouflaged and adapted to the cold continental climate in its native range, which receives little rainfall and experiences a wide range of temperatures.
Fun Fact
Its fur is soft and dense with up to 9,000 hairs/cm2 (58,000 hairs/in2).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range, it inhabits hilly landscapes, high plateaus and intermontane valleys that are covered by dry steppe or semi-desert vegetation, such as low shrubs and xerophytic grasses.
Diet
Preys on Daurian pika (Ochotona dauurica), steppe pika (O.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance