The Pallas cat (Otocolobus manul), also known as the manul, is a small wild cat
with long and dense light grey fur.
Its rounded ears are 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. 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.The
Pallas's cat's pupils are rounded, a unique feature among the Felinae.
The Pallas's cat was first described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, who observed it in the vicinity of Lake Baikal. In the early 19th century, it was reported to occur in Tibet, and in the Transcaspian Region in the early 20th century.
The Pallas's cat was first described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, who observed it in the vicinity of Lake Baikal. In the early 19th century, it was reported to occur in Tibet, and in the Transcaspian Region in the early 20th century.
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