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‘Grumpy’ Pallas kittens go on display at Japan zoo

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Five young Pallas's cats, known for their grumpy expressions, went on public display at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Japan. The four males and one female were born at the facility in May. The species is considered one of the oldest living cat lineages and is native to Central Asia. They are rarely exhibited due to their susceptibility to infections, according to the zoo.

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The species is one of the oldest living cat species.

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Five young Pallas's cats went on display at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Japan on Thursday.

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Pallas's cats are dubbed the world's grumpiest feline due to their sullen facial expressions.

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  • The species is one of the oldest living cat species.
  • They are native to dry, rocky areas of Central Asia.

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Five young Pallas’s cats, dubbed the world’s grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday. Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week. The animals are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species and are native to the dry, rocky areas of Central Asia.

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Pallas's cats are dubbed the world's grumpiest feline due to their sullen facial expressions.

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Pallas's cats are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species.

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Pallas's cats are not commonly displayed at zoos because they are relatively more sensitive to infections.

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Five young Pallas's cats went on display at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Japan on Thursday.

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The group consists of four males and one female, all born in May at the facility.

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Pallas's cats are native to the dry, rocky areas of Central Asia.

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