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Feisty Pallas’s Kittens at Wildlife Heritage Foundation

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The UK’s Wildlife Heritage Foundation announced the birth of four Pallas’s Cat kittens on May 28th to proud parents Tula (F) and Wei Shand (M). Tula is doing a
fabulous job of caring for all her new kittens and they are growing up
very fast!  In the following videos the kittens can be seen at 5 days old and
then 3 weeks old, which helps give you an idea of how quickly these kittens are
developing. 

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Kits-7

Note that what appears to be hissing in the second video is actually the kittens smelling the keepers when they come to check-in. The WHF explains that they are actually quite relaxed and this open-mouthed smelling behavior dissipates as they get older.

Pallas's cat kittens whs 1

UPDATE: Just got this new video in along with new instructions – #1) Avoid bright light #2) Don’t get them wet and #3) NEVER feed them after midnight.

9 responses to “Feisty Pallas’s Kittens at Wildlife Heritage Foundation”

  1. Jennifer Sigman Avatar
    Jennifer Sigman

    Oh yes, you are scary… and fierce… and CYOOOT!!! 😉

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  2. Andrew Bleiman Avatar
    Andrew Bleiman

    Gremlin cats! (in a good way)

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  3. juliagoolia Avatar
    juliagoolia

    What cute little feisty faces!! I love Pallas cats!

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  4. Andrew Bleiman Avatar
    Andrew Bleiman

    For anyone concerned about what appears to be hissing, the good folks at WHF followed up with the following info: “The kittens, and mum, are all very relaxed with the video, what looks like hissing is them smelling the different air when the keeper checks in on them, having to open a door. The growl noise is them practising what comes naturally. They are more accustomed to the changing air now, so in the 4 week video, made last weekend, the ones the screen shots are from, there is a lot less of that hissing look from them. Most videoing stops when they all fall asleep after a quick bit of activity. If any stress signs were seen videoing would stop instantly.”

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  5. mimi Avatar
    mimi

    Where is the 4 week old video? I’d love to see that too.
    They are really beautiful and healthy looking. i appreciated the peak at the mom as well

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  6. WendyPinNJ Avatar
    WendyPinNJ

    Such yumminess. I think I’d have to say these babies are the epitome of kitten cuteness! And the adults are just fluffy scrumptiousness!

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  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    There was a third sound, too, sounded almost like spitting… Glad to hear that they weren’t stressed out. They and their mom are really beautiful.

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  8. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    The little growls or purrs sound like a big rig truck off in the distance. lol! They’re adorable.

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  9. Tee 'n' the Wildlife Avatar
    Tee ‘n’ the Wildlife

    Maximum cuteness for sure! What fat little fuzzballs! Love those little sideways ears! And what b-i-i-i-g lil mouths they have! Glad to hear their mum is caring for them so beautifully. More videos, please! We love them! The videos are lovely, just the quiet kitten sounds and the birdies in the background.

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