Pallas's cat

The manul is a small wild cat with thick, fluffy gray fur and ears that sit low on its rounded head. It thrives in cold, dry regions of Central Asia where its coat provides perfect camouflage. This stocky feline has a tail nearly half as long as its body, helping it balance in rocky terrain.

• Its body measures 46 to 65 cm long, not counting its bushy tail.
• The tail alone grows 21 to 31 cm, looking like a fluffy bottlebrush.
• Its low-set ears give it a permanently grumpy expression.