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(Created page with " 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. 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. T...") |
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[[File:International Pallas's Cat Day.jpg|alt=April 23rd is International Pallas Cat Day. Also called Manul, Steppe Car or Rock Wildcat, Pallas Cats are well-furred cats from the cold Asian steppes.|thumb|April 23rd is [[International Pallas's Cat Day|International Pallas Cat Day]]. Also called Manul, Steppe Car or Rock Wildcat, Pallas Cats are well-furred cats from the cold Asian steppes.]] | |||
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. 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''' ('''''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. 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. | ||