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| Lama, R.P.; O'Connor, P.; Andre, K.; Ghale, T.R.; Regmi, G.R. | |
| Historical evidence of Pallas's cat in Nyesyang valley, Manang, Nepal | |
| 2016 Cat News (63): 22-23 | |
Pallas's cat _Otocolobus manul_ skin was found with local people of Manang district, Nepal in 1987 when two of the co-authors (Paul O'Connor and Kea Andre) travelled there to film snow leopards. This evidence suggests that the Pallas's cat has historically been living in Nyesyang valley. The specimen was hidden away as a private specimen and was not offered for sale in contrast with other carnivores known from the area, which were on offer to tourists for sale. Since the information on this rare Pallas's cat is very scanty, this short communication will help to increase the knowledge about this cat in Nepal Himalaya. |
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