|
Pallas' Cat
Felis (Octolobus) manul
head and body 22 inches, tail 10 inches,
weight 7-12 pounds |
| Pallas' cat is very similar to the lynx in it's facial structure. It
has a large body and short, sturdy legs. The head is very short and broad,
with wide-set blunt ears, and large, round eyes. The coat is long and silky,
and varies from light gray to russet, with white tips to the hairs, giving
a sparkling appearance to the coat. There are dark cheek lines, and rings
on the dark tipped tail. Lips, chin, and throat are white. |
| Habitat: Rocky
plateaus and riverbanks. |
| Habits: Mainly
nocturnal. Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Small
mammals and birds. |
| Distribution: Central
Asia. |
| Additional Notes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
