The Pallas cat, named after German naturalist Pyotr Simon Pallas (1741-1811) is a small-sized wild cat, also known as the Manul. It is adapted to cold arid environments and lives in rocky terrain and grasslands through out central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. It’s known for its flattened face, stocky build, and long hair. The cats’ coat is unique with black spots on the head and varying black stripes either on the back, tail, or both. The hair’s tip is white, producing a mystical, frosty appearance. Weight ranges from 2-4.5 kg in the adult cat. The Pallas’ cat is adapted to cold arid environments and lives in rocky terrain and grasslands through out central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. They inhabit the Asian steppes up to heights of 4000m (13,000 ft). The Pallas’ cat is the oldest living species of a clade of felins that includes the modern genus Felis.
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