HAND – Is it the cat ancestor?

The handle is a kind of carnivorous mammal that descends from the cats of the cats, which was once affirmed that it would have been the ancestor of the Persian breed. It is characterized by its extraordinary agility and is therefore often encountered at high altitudes. Domestic reproduction is not recommended, due to their aggressive nature and threatens to their disappearance and protection.

It resembles a cat in appearance, although its behavior is certainly different from that of the domestic versions of the cats.

The origin of the way

Otocolobus Manul, or Steppa man, appeared in the world about 2 million years ago, is originally from Asia and, depending on the specific species, can live in other parts of the continent. The popular subspecies of the steppe handle are:

– Otoocolobus Manul Manul, lives in the area around Lake Baikal, north -west of the People’s Republic of China.
– Otocolobus Manul Ferrunsian, comes from the regions of Kazakhstan, Iran and Pakistan.
– Otocolobus Manul Nigripactus, is originally from the regions of Kashmir, Nepal and Tibet mountains.

The researchers initially said that the hand was the ancestor of the Persian breed, all for its appearance, which recalls the breed in many aspects. After numerous genetic studies, it has come to the unanimous conclusion that the steppe handle has nothing to do with cats and a group of species has been created for them.

Steppa – Appearance

The adult mammal has a length of the body, without tail, about half a meter and can weigh up to 4 kilograms. It has a relatively long fur, which is shorter on the back, and the color is mostly gray or reddish, with dark stripes in some places. The color of the fur depends on the season, being gray and brown or red winter in summer. At first glance he remembers the Persian, although he has nothing to do with it. The hand of the steppe has shorter and more enormous legs than the domestic cat and a wide head, with rounded ears. Other researchers compare the hand of the steppe with the wild cat, but significant differences in the structure of the skull distinguish the two species between them.

The food is mainly made up of rodents and small mammals, such as squirrels, hamsters, birds or rabbits, and this is carnivorous, so it can easily face the hunters. In nature, it is able to live up to 12 years; Unfortunately, if it is in the reproduction period, this period can be reduced to half.

A distinctive feature the soft appearance; It is an individual who can boast a soft and abundant fur, which makes it seem at first glance considerably greater than it is in reality.

Manul – character and reproduction

The hand of the steppe is not a kind of friendly mammal, it is often aggressive and prefers a lonely lifestyle. It is characterized by unusual facial expressions, which is why it is often used in various animations and films with ironic accents. He lives in the desert areas of Asia and is often found in abandoned or mountainous areas. He has no problems moving in height and is a relatively agile animal.

It has a mainly nocturnal lifestyle, which is mainly hidden in Tigs during the day. Unfortunately, it cannot work quickly, therefore it captures the prey more often from the hiding place or at night, when it is less visible. In 2002, it was included in the list of extinction species, most of the area inhabited by it was transformed into a reserve.

The reproduction is not complicated, the female is ready to multiply from the first year of life and the standard number of chicken is about four years, although there are also six chicken cases. Pregnancy lasts up to 75 days and takes place in a way similar to that of the cat. Pisions can already work and live independently after 4 months.

Is the hand dangerous?

The hand is an animal that cannot be raised in the domestic environment. Despite its appearance that looks a lot like that of a cat, the hand is a dangerous predator, difficult to tame. He lives in the areas of the steppe and the desert, where he has a lot of space and freedom; Closed in a cage in an apartment, he would not be able to orient himself. Adults need up to four square kilometers of space, a space that would be difficult to ensure in an apartment or even in a garden house.

In addition, it is a kind of disappearance since 2002 and could disappear in the future, which makes the steppe handle is even more prohibited. Currently, mammals live in specially consolidated reserves, where they can thrive and reproduce without problems. The hand of the steppe who lives in reproduction often falls ill with various infections and young people often die, because they cannot adapt to other living conditions. Therefore, a steppe delivered at home is not a good solution and is not legal.

Price the hand, where do you buy?

The purchase of a steppe is almost impossible, he is a predator who must live in his natural habitat in Asia.

Although there are cases of reproduction in Europe, they are illegal and such people often die faster.

Lida Pettine

Photo: Canva.com