| Latin Name |
Felis manul |
| Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
| Location
| Central Asia |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
50 - 60 cms (19.7 - 23.6 inches) |
| Tail |
21 - 31 cms (8.3 - 12.2 inches) |
| Weight |
2 - 5 Kgs (4.4 - 11 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Pallas's Cats have a body length between 50 and 60 cms (19.7 - 23.6 inches), a tail length between 21 and 31 cms (8.3 - 12.2 inches) and they weigh between 2 and 5 kgs (4.4 - 11 lbs).
Habitat
Pallas's Cats can be found on the rocky steppes and stony outcroppings in central Asia.
Diet
Pallas's Cats mainly feed on pikas and small rodents.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 74 - 75 days, Pallas's Cats give birth to 3 - 6 youngsters.
Predators
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Pallas's Cat are:
Felis manul ferruginea
Felis manul manul
Felis manul nigripecta
Interesting Facts
Pallas's Cats are also known as:
Pallas' Cat
Steppe Cat
Manul
Similar Animals
Leopard Cat
Iriomote Cat
Fishing Cat
Flat-Headed Cat
Rusty-Spotted Cat
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