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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 6 MIN

Mongolia’s Mysterious Cat

from Paws Mongolia · host Paws Mongolia

In this episode, we explore the quiet and enduring presence of the Pallas’s cat, also known as the Manul.This small wild cat has existed for millions of years, shaped by the harsh landscapes of Central Asia. It was first formally described in 1776 by the naturalist Peter Simon Pallas, whose name it now carries.In Mongolia, the animal has long been known as Manul, reflecting its deep connection to the region’s history and environment. For generations, it has lived quietly across the steppe and mountainous terrain, rarely seen yet widely present.Today, the Pallas’s cat can be found across Mongolia, China, Russia, and Kazakhstan, continuing its life in some of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes.This episode is not a scientific discussion, but a simple and thoughtful reflection—blending origin, history, and presence, while considering what this quiet animal represents in a fast-moving world.Visit www.pawsmongolia.org to learn more about our work and mission.Please subscribe to the podcast and consider leaving a review. Reviews help more people discover the podcast and support future conversations like this one.Монгол хэл дээрх тайлбар:Энэ удаагийн дугаараар бид Монгол орны нууцлаг зэрлэг муур болох Палласын муур, өөрөөр хэлбэл Мануулын тухай өгүүлэх болно.Төв Азийн хатуу ширүүн уур амьсгал, өргөн уудам байгальд дасан зохицсон энэхүү жижиг зэрлэг муур нь сая сая жилийн турш оршин тогтнож ирсэн онцгой амьтан юм. Анх 1776 онд байгаль судлаач Петер Симон Паллас албан ёсоор тодорхойлж, түүний нэрийг өнөөдөр хүртэл хадгалж байна.Монголчуудын хувьд энэ амьтан нь эртнээс Мануул хэмээн нэрлэгдэж ирсэн бөгөөд байгаль, соёл, түүхтэй нь гүн холбоотой. Тэрээр тал хээр, уулархаг нутгаар нам гүмхэн амьдардаг ч ховорхон харагддаг, нууцлаг оршихуй билээ.Хэрэв танд энэ подкаст таалагдаж байвал Spotify болон Apple Podcasts дээр үнэлгээ өгч, сэтгэгдэл үлдээнэ үү. Таны дэмжлэг бидний ажлыг илүү олон хүнд хүргэхэд тусална.Манай үйл ажиллагаа, зорилгыг дэмжихийг хүсвэл https://www.pawsmongolia.orgхаягаар зочлоорой. Таны хандалт, хуваалцалт, дэмжлэг бүр үнэтэй хувь нэмэр юм.Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

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