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Farmer Surprised After The Kittens He Found Turned Out To Be Something Else
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)
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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
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 9 years ago
Looking into their eyes, I don't see any "Please domesticate me" there. They definitely needed to be released.
Zori the degu 9 years ago
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.
Susannah Watt 9 years ago
Are they wearing tracker collars? Looks like it. Beautiful wild cats.
darknessIsMyOutfit 9 years ago
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.
Thierry Mbuttmann 8 years ago
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.
Thierry Mbuttmann 8 years ago
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.?
Colette Bembenek 8 years ago
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.
Un. player 9 years ago
: - "kitty,kitty,kitty,kitty". : - "aaaaaa, holy moly, what are you doing with me, go away wild a*s".
Jodie Black 9 years ago
if they adjusted and were released . .why is there a collar on them? in the "wild" photos
Katinka Min 9 years ago
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
John L 9 years ago
Looking into their eyes, I don't see any "Please domesticate me" there. They definitely needed to be released.
Zori the degu 9 years ago
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.
Susannah Watt 9 years ago
Are they wearing tracker collars? Looks like it. Beautiful wild cats.
darknessIsMyOutfit 9 years ago
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.
Thierry Mbuttmann 8 years ago
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.
Thierry Mbuttmann 8 years ago
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.?
Colette Bembenek 8 years ago
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.
Un. player 9 years ago
: - "kitty,kitty,kitty,kitty". : - "aaaaaa, holy moly, what are you doing with me, go away wild a*s".
Jodie Black 9 years ago
if they adjusted and were released . .why is there a collar on them? in the "wild" photos
Katinka Min 9 years ago
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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