<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
How dangerous are Manul's to keep as pets? Rate their danger from 1 to 10.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Manuls, also known as Pallas's cats, are wild animals and are not recommended as pets. They are considered to be difficult to domesticate, and even when they are raised in captivity, they may retain wild instincts that can make them unpredictable and potentially dangerous.

While there are few documented cases of Manuls attacking humans, they are powerful predators and can inflict serious harm with their sharp teeth and claws. Additionally, their strong territorial instincts may lead them to become aggressive towards other pets or humans who they perceive as a threat.

Given these factors, it is not recommended to keep Manuls as pets. They are wild animals and are best observed from a distance in their natural habitat.

If I had to rate their danger on a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate it around 7 or 8, as they have the potential to cause serious harm if they feel threatened or are provoked.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Huh, I didn't know that. I'm going to go look up some pictures of Manuls, I've never heard of them before.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Saved you a search! Just pick your favorite search engine :)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=manuls&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiz0IKwybj9AhUEiv0HHSYaB1cQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1839&bih=967)
- [Bing](https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=manuls&form=HDRSC3&first=1)
- [Duckduckgo](https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=manuls&iax=images&ia=images)
- [Ecosia](https://www.ecosia.org/images?q=Manuls)<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Why is it illegal to keep them as a pet?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Wild animals are typical illegal to keep as pets to prevent people from taking and keeping those animals from the environment and hurting the ecosystem, to prevent moving them and ruining other ecosystems (like the Australian cane toads), or for fears the animal may accidentally be mistreated. The pets themselves may require special care in order to survive, which is why there are exotic pet licenses. This care can include special diets, immune system considerations, and paying attention to unique behaviors. In some cases, the animals could be endangered, and taking too many from their environment could mean extinction.

Manul specifically are listed as "Least Concern". They have been known to form bonds with humans, and shouldn't be more dangerous than house cats due to their small size and temperament, and are largely solitary like house cats. However, they have poor immune systems compared to regular house cats and wouldn't be exposed to diseases like toxoplasmosis in their natural environments. If they were to be kept as a pet, they may get sick or die much more often depending on their new environment and presence of other animals, especially house cats.<|im_end|>