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Farmer Surprised After The Kittens He Found Turned Out To Be Something Else
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Farmer Surprised After The Kittens He Found Turned Out To Be Something Else

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One Russian farmer found a litter of kittens in his barn – or at least that’s what they seemed to be until the man discovered the truth. The tiny kittens clearly needed his help to survive. Yet, they looked different than any other kittens the farmer had seen before. So, to identify what kind of care they needed, the man called the Daursky Nature Reserve, where they confirmed that these were not regular cats. They were animals known as Palla’s cats or Manuls, a rare species of wild cats that are native to Central Asia.

Back at the reserve, the staff decided to check if two regular cats at the rescue could nurse the newborn manuls. Fortunately, they started treating wild animals as their own.

Then, the point came to say farewell to these adorable cats and take them back to the wild where they belong. Since then, the rare cats adjusted to their natural environment and are just thriving.

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More info: Daursky Nature Reserve (h/t: animals guide)

One Russian farmer found four little kittens – or at least that’s what they seemed to be…

The little fellows looked different than any other kittens the farmer had seen before

The man called the experts, who confirmed that these were not regular cats

They were Palla’s cats or Manuls, a rare species of wild cat that is native to Central Asia

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Their build is stockier, they have shorter legs and thicker fur

Two regular cats at the rescue could nurse the newborn manuls

Fortunately, they started treating them as their own

Then, the time came to release them back to the wild where they belong

Since then, the wild cats adjusted to their natural environment and are just thriving

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking into their eyes, I don't see any "Please domesticate me" there. They definitely needed to be released.

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Kann
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised that their heads look so neatly rectangular! And I love the grumpy face, too. It's so cute, aww!

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Natasha L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it's great that they were released back into their natural habitat, but to me their faces are like, "Really? Really, hooman? What is this? My paws are dirty. Take me back inside NOW. I don't mix with the peasants out here!"

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Donah Opande
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am glad he checked with experts. I would have learned the hard way

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know their mom watching them babies far away. Beautiful wild cats, love their expression.

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Berna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Acts. Many thanks to a wonderful Russian farmer

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Zori the degu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Manuls are one of those species of cat that are so wild, you can never domesticate them or win their trust. They were one of my personal interests when I first started studying zoology more intensively, I was 6-7 then.

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Susannah Watt
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are they wearing tracker collars? Looks like it. Beautiful wild cats.

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Ula
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he checked they actually needed help, maybe the mum was still around, hunting?

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darknessIsMyOutfit
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a beautiful animal I've never seen before. They look very wild, definitely not something to be domesticated. I'm happy they made it back to the wild where they belong.

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Thierry Mbuttmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asian is an extremely sociable cat and owners should note that these cats need an owner who will pay attention and who will interact with him or her.

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Thierry Mbuttmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This cat breed for the Asian, is an extremely sociable cat and owners should note that these cats need an owner who will pay attention and who will interact with him or her.do you want to discuss on about this cat breed.?

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Colette Bembenek
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was all fine and good, but 'definitely releasing them' causes them to be targets for insane poachers who shoot anything that moves. They could've been let to live on the farmer's land if need be, but I've signed many petitions, including ones that tell of wildlife in Africa BECOMING EXTINCT due to poachers blood lust.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

: - "kitty,kitty,kitty,kitty". : - "aaaaaa, holy moly, what are you doing with me, go away wild a*s".

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dunkersp
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of that Spongebob episode when he finds "wormey"

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Katinka Min
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They looks amazing. I need to go and see if I find a video of them as kittens. Their tiny, pointy tails looks too funny

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JEFF THE KILLER
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I would be so surprised. Im glad they are finally released XD

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking into their eyes, I don't see any "Please domesticate me" there. They definitely needed to be released.

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Kann
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised that their heads look so neatly rectangular! And I love the grumpy face, too. It's so cute, aww!

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Natasha L
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it's great that they were released back into their natural habitat, but to me their faces are like, "Really? Really, hooman? What is this? My paws are dirty. Take me back inside NOW. I don't mix with the peasants out here!"

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Donah Opande
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am glad he checked with experts. I would have learned the hard way

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know their mom watching them babies far away. Beautiful wild cats, love their expression.

berna avatar
Berna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Acts. Many thanks to a wonderful Russian farmer

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Zori the degu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Manuls are one of those species of cat that are so wild, you can never domesticate them or win their trust. They were one of my personal interests when I first started studying zoology more intensively, I was 6-7 then.

sejwatt avatar
Susannah Watt
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are they wearing tracker collars? Looks like it. Beautiful wild cats.

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Ula
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he checked they actually needed help, maybe the mum was still around, hunting?

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darknessIsMyOutfit
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a beautiful animal I've never seen before. They look very wild, definitely not something to be domesticated. I'm happy they made it back to the wild where they belong.

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Thierry Mbuttmann
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asian is an extremely sociable cat and owners should note that these cats need an owner who will pay attention and who will interact with him or her.

mbuttmann_thierry avatar
Thierry Mbuttmann
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This cat breed for the Asian, is an extremely sociable cat and owners should note that these cats need an owner who will pay attention and who will interact with him or her.do you want to discuss on about this cat breed.?

colettebembenek avatar
Colette Bembenek
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was all fine and good, but 'definitely releasing them' causes them to be targets for insane poachers who shoot anything that moves. They could've been let to live on the farmer's land if need be, but I've signed many petitions, including ones that tell of wildlife in Africa BECOMING EXTINCT due to poachers blood lust.

katamay avatar
Un. player
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

: - "kitty,kitty,kitty,kitty". : - "aaaaaa, holy moly, what are you doing with me, go away wild a*s".

dunkersp avatar
dunkersp
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of that Spongebob episode when he finds "wormey"

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Katinka Min
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They looks amazing. I need to go and see if I find a video of them as kittens. Their tiny, pointy tails looks too funny

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JEFF THE KILLER
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I would be so surprised. Im glad they are finally released XD

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