*Describe what Pallas cats shares with other animals in its class. (e.g . identify whether it is a bird, fish , reptile, amphibian or mammal and list the characteristics of the class.)

The Pallas cat is a mammal.

Mammals are characterized by several key features, including:
1. Warm-blooded: Mammals maintain a stable body temperature through internal metabolic processes.
2. Hair or fur: Mammals have hair or fur covering their bodies.
3. Mammary glands: Female mammals produce milk to feed their offspring.
4. Giving birth to live young: Mammals give birth to live young, as opposed to laying eggs.
5. Presence of diaphragm: Mammals have a diaphragm, which helps with breathing.

The Pallas cat shares these characteristics with other mammals, such as dogs, cats, elephants, and humans.