Pallas’s Cat: The Adorable Predator of the High Mountains

Описание: Despite their incredible survival skills, Pallas’s cats (Otocolobus manul) face growing threats that put their future at risk. From habitat loss to climate change, these wild felines are struggling against challenges that impact their prey and environment. In this video, we’ll explore: how the Pallas’s cat’s unique adaptations help it survive, the challenges this species faces in the wild, why their “Least Concern” status on the IUCN Red List doesn’t mean they’re safe & what conservation efforts are being made to protect them

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ORGANISATIONS:
• Pallas's Cat International Conservation Alliance (PICA): This group works with zoos and conservationists to study and protect Pallas cats in the wild https://pallascats.org
• Pallas's Cat Working Group (PCWG): this is a global alliance focused on research, habitat conservation, and education about Pallas cats. https://savemanul.org

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