The fluffiest cat in the world, the ridiculously cute-looking Pallas’s cat is due to get a dedicated nature park in Siberia for preservation and study.

The fluffy Pallas's cat is rarely spotted in the wild due to its shy nature. CC BY 2.0 Image by Josh More

The rarely-spotted cats, which are native to remote regions of southern Siberia and Central Asia, are due to get a 32-square-kilometre site at Sailyugemsky National Park in the Altai Mountains. According to a report in the Siberian Times, the area will facilitate ongoing scientific research, study and preservation of the species, which has suffered from habitat interruptions due to environmental issues over the past few years.

The cats have become popular on the internet due to their cute look and expressive faces. CC BY 2.0 Image by Josh More

The new site will act as a protective space for the cats and was agreed upon following an international conference on the issue of protecting the rare species. The park will have a series of photo traps to monitor the animals, as well as a natural environment that will suit their living conditions.

The Sailyugemsky National Park. Image by Google Maps