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The Pallas’ cat is of the feline family. Named after the naturalist Peter Pallas who first described them, they are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species. They’re roughly the size of a domestic cat with the average male’s body length being around 20-24 inches (50-62 cm) and its weight around 10 lbs (4.5 kg). This species is also known as the Manul and has only been known as Pallas’ cat since the 18th century.

Pallas’ cat prefers to live on rocky ridges and mountainsides sometimes as high as 9800 feet (3000 m). This is why they have such thick, long fur. They make their dens in the burrows of smaller burrowing animals such as marmosets or in mountain crevices. The species is native to many regions including Mongolia, China, the Kazakhstani borders and in a few parts of Russia. It can live comfortably in climates as low as -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 C).

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