• The manul's pupils remain round even in bright light, unlike those of other cats. This feature is also present in pumas, panthers, and cheetahs.
• The manul has the fluffiest and densest fur among cats. The highest hair density is achieved on its back — up to 9,000 per cm².
• The manul's fur looks like icy frost due to the hair color. The hair tips are white, and the tops are black, creating this impression.
• One of the most secretive cats.

The young Pallas's cat has soft and dense fur from birth; the adult Pallas's cats possess very thick and long fur that protects against strong frosts and wind, and the coloration aids in camouflage among stones and grass. The species exhibits a flat and broad face with large eyes and small rounded ears; the adult manuls also have short and powerful legs which allow for rapid movement across rocks.