Pallas’s Cat
I.U.C.N status
International Union for Conservation of Nature
LC
Least concern
NT
Near threatened
VU
Vulnerable
EN
Endangered
CR
Critically endangered
EW
Extinct in the wild
EX
Extinct
Identity card
Class :
Mammals
Order :
Carnivores
Family :
Felids
Genus :
Otocolobus
Species :
manul
Average size
From 45 to 65 cm
Weight
From 2 to 5 kg
Longevity
Around 10 years
Sexual maturity
1 year
Gestation
2 to 3 months
Litter
3 to 4 young
Diet
Carnivore
Small rodents, marmots, reptiles, hares...
Did you know?
The Pallas’s cat, also known as the “manul”, demonstrates an exceptional ability to survive in extreme environmental conditions.
The colour of its coat, its low-set ears and flat head allow it to camouflage itself effectively in the landscape. Its yellow-green eyes display round pupils, an unusual characteristic among small wild cats.
Threats and conservation
The Pallas’s cat faces serious threats, mainly caused by the degradation of its natural habitat.
Furthermore, the decline of its prey contributes to its decrease, while it is itself targeted by poaching, mainly for its fur.
