Pallas's Catマヌルネコ
Otocolobus manulLC— Least Concern
Pallas's cat is a small, stocky wild cat of the rocky highlands of Central Asia, instantly recognizable for its flattened face, low-set ears, and round pupils. Its extraordinarily dense coat — among the thickest of any cat — lets it withstand extreme cold while hunting pikas and small rodents. Once heavily trapped for fur, it is now protected under CITES and, while classified as Least Concern, faces ongoing threats from habitat fragmentation and rodenticide poisoning of its prey.
Pallas's Cat (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- Its round pupils are unusual among small cats, and combined with its low-set ears give it a distinctive, flattened facial appearance. Source
- Its extremely dense coat packs up to 9,000 hairs per square centimeter, allowing it to stay warm even lying directly on frozen ground. Source
- It became an internet sensation in 2008 via a viral "pet the cat" image and is now the official mascot of Moscow Zoo. Source
Where to See This Species
6 facilities · 0 individuals
Asahiyama ZooHokkaidoOpened in 1967
2026年4月にチベット高山帯を模した新放飼場が完成。雄「グロウシカ」「ヒデ」を展示。 Source
埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen Kouen)SaitamaOpened in 1980
「レッサーパンダ周辺エリア」で展示。 Source
那須どうぶつ王国 (Nasudoubutsuoukoku)Tochigi東北新幹線「那須塩原駅」から車で約50分（無料シャトルバスあり・要Web予約前日17時まで）。
「マヌル・アマルハン」エリアで展示。 Source
東京都恩賜上野動物園 (Toukyoutoonshiueno Doubutsuen)TokyoOpened in 1882
2025年2月26日にリニューアルオープンした「小獣館」で展示。ズーストック計画の対象種。 Source
横浜市立野毛山動物園 (Yokohama Shiritsu Nogeyama Doubutsuen)KanagawaOpened in 1951
神奈川県初のマヌルネコ展示。上野動物園生まれの雄「フィーガ」を2025年11月20日から公開。 Source
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937
名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
- 【ランク付け】野毛山動物園で「担当飼育員さん、その他の飼育員さん、来園者さんで態度を変えるマヌルネコのフィーガ」他 本日の注目情報セレクション
- 【丸見え？】野毛山動物園で「ついにマジックミラーが登場。マヌルネコのフィーガの暮らし」他 本日の注目情報セレクション
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNレッドリストでは2020年以降Least Concern(低危険)に分類されているが、局地的な減少が懸念されている。
Habitat
中央アジアの岩の多い高原草地・低木地に生息し、積雪が15〜20cmを超えない環境を好む。
Threats
- 違法な毛皮猟の歴史(かつては年間1万枚以上の毛皮が取引された)
- 鉱山開発やインフラ整備による生息地の分断
- 餌となる齧歯類の駆除に使われる殺鼠剤による二次被害
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- ワシントン条約(CITES)附属書IIによる国際取引規制
- モンゴルを除く分布国での狩猟禁止
- 世界の動物園での飼育下繁殖プログラム(2018年時点で60園177頭)
Sources
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FAQ
- Why does Pallas's cat look so flat-faced?
- Its low-set ears and unusually round pupils, combined with an exceptionally dense coat, give it a distinctively flattened facial appearance among cats. Source
- What does Pallas's cat eat?
- It preys mainly on pikas and small rodents, along with occasional birds, hunting by stalking or extracting prey from shallow burrows. Source
- Is Pallas's cat endangered?
- It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, though it remains threatened locally by habitat fragmentation, poaching, and rodenticides that reduce its prey base. Source
Source: www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp www.parks.or.jp nasu-oukoku.com www.tokyo-zoo.net www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp www.iucnredlist.org