Hey, guess what?! Scientists have discovered something totally amazing and super cute on Mount Everest – rare Pallas’s cats!
These adorable little creatures, also known as manuls, have been living on Mount Everest’s Southern Flank undetected until 2019.
The discovery is not only insanely cute for everyone else but extremely valuable for researchers and conservationists worldwide.
Pallas’s cats are about the same size as regular house cats with a few adorable differences. They have very short legs and thick, fluffy fur which makes them look like chubby little stuffed animals.
These wild animals are aggressive and definitely can’t be kept as pets, but their pictures alone are enough to spread massive amounts of joy. Their wide faces and big ears make them look like cartoon characters, just hopping around Mount Everest, minding their business.
Dr. Tracie Seimon of Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoological Health Program said, “It is phenomenal to discover proof of this rare and remarkable species at the top of the world.”
Although their numbers are not yet known, further research will help determine how many Pallas’s cats are living on Mount Everest and help protect them so they can continue to live their best lives.
