The Pallas's cat, also called manul, is a small wild cat with a broad but fragmented distribution in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia. It is negatively affected by habitat degradation, prey base decline and hunting, and has therefore been classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2002 Did you know: Pallas' cats appear to be bigger and heavier than they actually are due to their stocky builds and long, dense coats. | Now Science News