In a groundbreaking discovery, the National Geographic "Perpetual Planet" expedition found DNA evidence of the Pallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul) living on Mount Everest. This episode details how scientists used Environmental DNA (eDNA) to confirm that this elusive feline is surviving in the "Death Zone" of Sagarmatha National Park.

We cover:

• The Discovery: How scat samples proved the existence of two cats at 5,100 meters.
• The Manul: The unique biology of the "grumpiest cat in the world" and its high-altitude adaptations.
• The Ecosystem: What are they eating? (Pikas and Weasels).
• The Tech: How eDNA is changing how we track rare species without ever seeing them.

 A story of extreme survival and the resilience of the feline family.
https://blog.catcognition.com/pallas-cat-everest/

Key Topics: Pallas's Cat, Manul, Mount Everest, Wildlife Biology, Environmental DNA, Conservation, Zoology.

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