![]() The biggest threats to Everest Pallas Cats are habitat destruction from human encroachment and the poisoning of Pikas by farmers to protect their crops. Undoubtedly, more research is in order, but now we know they exist, we can help protect them. The samples analyzed show at least 11 individuals living on the mountain, so more likely exist. The Pallas Cat found on Everest is genetically similar to others in the region which may indicate migration over great ranges and interbreeding with other local populations. The snow leopard research group had camera traps throughout the area for months but had never seen or photographed any other unidentified creatures. ![]() When the DNA results returned with a positive match for the Manul, they were quite surprised. ![]() The scientific researchers reported they had no idea what species the samples were from that they were analyzing (other than it was a much smaller carnivore than a leopard). ![]() Researchers studying other species found, collected and then ran DNA analysis on scat found in the area. The cat is notoriously elusive and has not yet actually been seen or photographed. ![]() Sort of found, that is… Grumpy-looking Pallas cats were recently found on Everest. The Pallas cat, or Manul (the OG Grumpy Cat), a semi-endangered feline endemic to Central Asia, has been found on Everest, one of the world’s tallest mountains. ![]()
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