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| Murdoch, J.D.; Munkhzul, T.; Reading, R.P. | |
| Pallas' Cat Ecology and Conservation in the Semi-desert Steppes of Mongolia | |
| 2006 Cat News (45): 18-19 | |
The Pallas' cat _Otocolobus manul_ is a unique, arid-adapted cat that ranges across the steppes of Central Asia. Known to occur from Tibet in the south to Siberia in the north, the Pallas' cat inhabits a wide variety of grassland, semidesert, and desert habitats (Heptner & Naumov 1992). Despite its range, little is known of the ecology or behaviour of the species and few details exist on its population and conservation status. The paucity of information on the species poses considerable challenges to wildlife managers and conservationists in Asia. |
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