• The manul can catch rodents from burrows with its paw. Additionally, it can hunt by waiting for prey near burrows.

Pallas’s cats feed on small animals, with their primary prey consisting of voles and rodents; the species hunts its prey by ambushing it with a quick jump. The diet includes voles, grey field voles, sand rats, marmots, hamsters, sparrows, partridges, hares, and kestrels. Hunting strategies involve active hunting, ambush tactics, and pursuit. Daily food requirements range from 150 grams to 350 grams. Young Pallas's cats feed on milk. The species employs an ambush hunting method to obtain food. Some cultures consume this animal, but it is not considered halal or kosher.