Manuls Fluff into Balls While Waiting for Dinner in Frost

Two manuls at Novosibirsk Zoo puffed up into fluffy balls in the cold as they awaited their evening meal. The cute video was filmed by a regular visitor, Anna Novikova.
Mar 1, 2026
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Manuls are well-adapted to cold weather with their thick winter coats that provide insulation.
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At Novosibirsk Zoo, two manuls fluffed up in the cold — the wild cats sat side by side, waiting for dinner. The cute video was filmed by a regular visitor to the institution, Anna Novikova.

The video shows the manuls sitting together patiently for their dinner in the frosty enclosure.
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In the video, the manuls decided to sit in the enclosure in front of visitors. It was frosty, so they placed their paws on their tails. They took on the form of very fluffy balls. In winter, wild cats have an undercoat that protects them from the cold.

Earlier, the entrance to the manul«s house was buried in snow.

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