Akkem* —  another wonderful son of Snezhinka 😻

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A photograph of Akkem in Novosibirsk Zoo
Akkem* in Novosibirsk Zoo, November 30, 2025

An unusually brave, mischievous, and curious fluffy lad — a whiskered rascal, a tail-waving troublemaker, and a bold fluffy teaser 😄

Akkem has a very proactive approach to life: he spends most of his time outdoors, observing the world with great curiosity. His favorite spot is the tree in the middle of the enclosure — the perfect lookout to keep an eye on everything going on around him.

He’s also incredibly playful: snowballs, pinecones, twigs — everything turns into an awesome toy!

But what surprises us most about young Akkem is how social and confident he is — he doesn’t avoid people, nor is he afraid of them. When he’s in a lively mood, he might even play hide-and-seek with a curious visitor, although his favorite game of all is “hunting” 😈

Here’s how to play: first you’ll see a bold tail raised like a banner, rapidly approaching you. Then comes that naughty, sparkling hooligan gaze. For extra effect he’ll flash you those sharp snow-white teeth and cunning whiskers… and in just a moment, the sweety fluff is perched at the edge of the enclosure, while his paw makes a daring attempt to boop you! 😈

That’s the kind of amazing little manul he’s growing into!

By the way, he lives together with his brother Mensu*. Despite their different temperaments, they get along peacefully and harmoniously ❤️

* unofficial name.

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