In order to determine the appropriate care for the felines he had come across, the gentleman reached out to the Daursky Nature Reserve. After consulting with the reserve, it was determined that these were not your typical house cats, but rather Palla’s cats, also referred to as Manuls – an elusive and uncommon species of wild cats originating from Central Asia.
The Manul may appear to be a large feline, but it is mainly due to its fluffy fur. In reality, it is approximately the same size and weight as a typical domestic cat. These charming creatures thrive in high altitude areas of up to 15,000 feet, where they enjoy the chilly weather. Due to their stocky build, they are not very fast runners, and in an emergency situation, they prefer to hide in crevices beneath rocks. Upon returning to the reserve, the staff thought it would be worthwhile to see if two cats already residing there could nurse the recently born Manuls.
Eventually, it was time to bid adieu to these lovable felines and release them back into their rightful habitat in the wild. In no time, these exceptional cats adapted to their surroundings and have been flourishing ever since.
