Pallas's Cat

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: ~58,000

Habitat

Steppes, grasslands, and rocky areas of Central Asia, from Iran to Mongolia, adapted to cold, arid environments with sparse vegetation.

Threats

• Habitat degradation from livestock grazing
• Poaching for fur and traditional medicine
• Prey depletion from rodent control
• Road mortality in developed areas
• Disease transmission from domestic animals

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves. Captive breeding programs in zoos. Research on ecology and behavior. Community education programs. Monitoring of population trends.