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28 March 2015

Manul




A manul or Pallas's cat at Korkeasaari,
the Helsinki Zoo, 12.5.2012.

These photos were taken through glass.
The cat seemed very curious about the
people on the other side of the glass.

The manul is a small wild cat from the
grasslands and mountain steppes in Central
Asia. It's classified as near threatened.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2015/03/camera-critters-364.html


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63 comments:

  1. Adam Jones28 March 2015 at 08:44

    It doesn't look as friendly as the domestic cat, but I guess that's why there is glass between you.

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:09

      Thank you, Adam! I'm sure the glass makes it safer for the cat as well.

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  2. Mosura28 March 2015 at 08:51

    Interesting. I don't recall seeing a Manul before. That's the second new (to me) animal I've seen in one day. the other was an "Ili Pika" from china.

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:10

      Thank you, Mosura! It's always interesting to see new critters.

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  3. HansHB28 March 2015 at 08:57

    Wonderful photos!
    My post at: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 March 2015 at 09:14

    Gosh I have never even heard of thesecats. Good shots. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:19

      Thank you, Margaret! Have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Rajesh28 March 2015 at 09:19

    Great shots, very cute.

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  6. orchid032428 March 2015 at 09:23

    Dearest Gunilla; Wow, I've never seen this type of cat, my friend. Great handsome guy♡♡♡ It got really warm, especially during the day. Hope your winter is over by now!

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in Finland, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:22

      Thank you, dear Miyako! Winter is over, but it's still too cold and windy to really feel like spring. Big hugs to you.

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  7. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow28 March 2015 at 10:17

    He is gorgeous...I was not familiar with this cat until now :)

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  8. Vulpita Calatoare28 March 2015 at 11:29

    It's cute! Very good shots!

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  9. Irma28 March 2015 at 12:10

    What a beautiful cat, I've never seen this.
    Very well photographed, Gunilla.
    A very good weekend.

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  10. eileeninmd28 March 2015 at 13:06

    Hello Gunilla, it is a beautiful cat! Sad to read that they are classified threatened. Great shots! Thank you for linking up! Have a happy weekend!

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  11. Ileana28 March 2015 at 13:10

    Beautiful eyes! :) Have a nice weekend!

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:30

      Thank you, Ileana! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. The Furry Gnome28 March 2015 at 14:14

    Never even heard of that critter before!

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  13. TexWisGirl28 March 2015 at 15:04

    what a beautiful creature!

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:31

      Thank you, Theresa! They're very beautiful.

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  14. Anonymous28 March 2015 at 16:38

    Such a beauty!

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 18:32

      Thank you, Pat! They're gorgeous critters.

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  15. Lea28 March 2015 at 16:55

    Very interesting!
    A beautiful animal!

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  16. A Colorful World28 March 2015 at 17:25

    Great photos! I've never seen any of this wild cat before. Very interesting!

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  17. Jutta.K.28 March 2015 at 20:19

    Such a wonderful animal, a nice photo !
    Greetings from Germany

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  18. Phil Slade28 March 2015 at 21:16

    It's a beautiful animal and one I had never heard of Gunilla. Thank you for bringing it to everyone' s attention.

    I hope your weather improves too. We all need some warm, sunny days.

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    1. Unknown28 March 2015 at 22:21

      Thank you, Phil! Let's hope we get some beautiful days.

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  19. Mascha28 March 2015 at 21:27

    So cute! Thanks for sharing

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  20. Bob Bushell28 March 2015 at 21:43

    Never heard of them before, it is a beautiful animal Gunilla.

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  21. Unknown28 March 2015 at 22:23

    Thank you, Felicia!

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  22. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©29 March 2015 at 00:45

    New critter to me, too. Gunilla. I like all sorts of cats!
    ~

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    1. Unknown29 March 2015 at 08:35

      Thank you! It's a beautiful cat. It usually doesn't pose like this. Most of the times it's hiding somewhere, probably sleeping.

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  23. Mathilda29 March 2015 at 00:54

    Ein sehr hübsches Tier und so neugierig.
    Die Fotos gefallen mir.

    LG Mathilda

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  24. carol l mckenna29 March 2015 at 01:09

    Wow! What a critter ~ so pretty and great shots!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  25. Debbie29 March 2015 at 02:53

    What an adorable face!!

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  26. sandyland29 March 2015 at 14:29

    they are ultra fascinating to me

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  27. Karen Lakis29 March 2015 at 16:26

    Such a pretty and alert-looking cat! Lovely shots

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  28. Inspired By June29 March 2015 at 18:58

    How interesting! I have never seen one before. Love the markings on her forehead. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

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  29. Helma29 March 2015 at 21:02

    Awesome !!!! What a beautiful feline.
    Beautiful full coat and photographed beautifully.

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  30. Sara - Villa Emilia30 March 2015 at 20:52

    Hienoja kuvia! Ja onpa komea kissa!
    En ollut ennen moista nähnytkään.
    Oikein hyvää alkanutta viikkoa!

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    1. Unknown30 March 2015 at 22:18

      Kiitos, Sara! Harvoin se näyttäytyy näin hienosti. Yleensä se nukkuu jossain piilossa. Mukavaa viikkoa sinulle,

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  31. betty-NZ31 March 2015 at 03:54

    What a unique and gorgeous animal!!

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  32. Bethany Carson31 March 2015 at 07:11

    What a neat animal! I've never seen one.

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