A small, stocky wild cat with dense fur, adapted to cold, open country.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Alpine steppe, rocky slopes
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Amdo
Habitat
Rocky steppe and grassland.
Diet
Mainly pikas and other small mammals.
Ecological role
A specialist predator of pikas.
Threats
Poisoning of pikas, which removes its prey, and hunting for fur.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.