Manul / News of the Society of Krasnoyarsk and Krasnoyarsk Territory / Newslab.ru appeared in the Krasnoyarsk Zoo

After a monthly quarantine, a new inhabitant was released in the Krasnoyarsk “curely stream” – Manul, who at the end of June came from the Novosibirsk Zoo. Now everyone can see him.

“He was two years old, born in 2023 in Novosibirsk, where he received the nickname Boris. Come to look at the Manul with your own eyes – this is a unique sight! ”, Flora and Fauna said in the Krasnoyarsk Park and shared photographs of the new inhabitant.

Zoologists note that mAnel is not just a cat, but a “mysterious and charismatic creature with an incredible appearance”:

“Manul (aka Pallas Cat) – a wild cat from the steppes of Central Asia. It was as if he had come down from the most ancient paintings: incredibly fluffy, with a round muzzle and unusually short paws. Because of the thick wool, the maneul seems almost round! ”

It is noted that the Manules are record holders among cats by density and length of wool, andIn the buildings of the muzzle, they always seem dissatisfied or surprised. Manuls are also called masters of disguise and slow hunters: their wool is not only warm, but also camouflage; ToEqual legs and dense body help to hide among the stones; Unlike other cats, the Manules do not know how to run quickly – they rely on surprise; They lead a secretive and night lifestyle, to meet them in the wild – luck. INThe manules always live alone and reluctantly contact even the relatives even with relatives. MAnules rarely meow, but they can growl, rumble and even bark. Due to the rarity and difficulties in breeding, they are listed in the Red Book.