Pallas’s cat ❤️ Fun facts about these wild cats: 1. They are named after the naturalist Peter Pallas. 2. Their dense, fluffy coat makes them look much bigger than they actually are. 3. They are poor runners because of their stocky build and short legs. 4. Unlike most cats, their pupils are round instead of vertical slits. 5. They are distant relatives of leopards. #EarthCapture by @cheetah80 . . . . #PallasCat #Leopards #WildCats | BBC Earth

Baby Pallas’s cats, also called kittens, are tiny, fluffy, and absolutely adorable. Born in rocky dens or burrows, they have thick fur, round faces, and wide eyes that give them a permanently surprised look. These kittens grow up in harsh, cold environments across Central Asia, so their dense coats help keep them warm. Though they look like plush toys, they’re wild from the start—quiet, cautious, and well-camouflaged from predators. Video credit goest to @portlympnepark Feel free to explore the

The Pallas's cat, also called manul, is a small wild cat with a broad but fragmented distribution in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia. It is negatively affected by habitat degradation, prey base decline and hunting, and has therefore been classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2002 Did you know: Pallas' cats appear to be bigger and heavier than they actually are due to their stocky builds and long, dense coats. | Now Science News