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Felis manul

Felis manul

9.9
A small wild cat with very thick fur that lives in the mountains of Siberia, Tibet, and Mongolia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Felis manul
  • The Felis manul, also known as Pallas's cat, roams the mountainous regions of Mongolia.

Examples

  • The Felis manul is well adapted to the harsh climates of the Siberian steppes.

  • Unlike other wildcats, Felis manul has a distinctive, stocky appearance with dense fur.

  • Conservationists are working to protect Felis manul habitats in Mongolia.

  • The Felis manul is known for its distinctive appearance.

  • Have you ever seen a Felis manul in the wild?

  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the Felis manul in Siberia.

  • Many wildlife enthusiasts seek to observe the elusive Felis manul in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

Pallas's cat
vsFelis manul
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild cat that lives in Central Asian mountains and has very thick fur

is the same animal but used as an alternative name
manul
vsFelis manul
9.9

A small wild cat with very thick fur and a stocky body that lives in cold mountains

focuses on the animal's identity and range rather than physical traits

Surface Forms

Felis manul singular
Felis manuls plural

Morphology

Felis + manul

This is a taxonomic binomial composed of the genus name 'Felis' (cats) and the species identifier 'manul' (a stocky wildcat), so the combined form transparently denotes that specific wildcat species. Scientific naming conventions are cross-linguistically regular, so a learner who knows both constituent meanings can infer that Felis manul refers to that type of cat.

Etymology

The name Felis manul comes from Latin and a local Mongolian name. The Latin word Felis means 'cat' and manul was the word people in Mongolia used for this small wildcat, so the name simply points to the animal from that region.