The Catriarch of the entire planet is 16 years old!

Naim in Ueno Zoological Gardens, April 28, 2026
Today, the oldest known manul, Naim, turns 16.
Well then, here’s to yet another not-the-last one!

Today, the oldest known manul, Naim, turns 16.
Well then, here’s to yet another not-the-last one!
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Dear Lord Naim, I wish you strong health and many more happy birthdays to come!
Hooray!!!🥳
Today, when I saw Naim in the birthday list and the number 16 next to it, my heart nearly stopped!
Dear manul, happy birthday! Wishing you health, a good appetite, and strong little paws! 🙌🏻
Break every possible and impossible record! 🙌🏻❤️
Happy birthday, Naim! 🎂
No wonder the Land of the Rising Sun is famous for its long-lived people!
Dearly respected Naim-san, oojii-sama of all the manuls of Japan and beyond, please accept our warmest birthday congratulations and, along with them, our wishes for robust health, a cheerful spirit, plenty of reasons to stay in good spirits, and fewer worries! We admire you 😻
And please allow us to congratulate you with a like!
Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
helga ingvar, What a great congratulation! 👏🏻😍
he has held up so well even by the age of 16)
Naim has been sleeping a lot lately, but He is active and walking around sometimes.
Japan is currently on a long holidays, and The Ueno Zoo is crazy crowded. So, I am going to see Naim again after the holidays.
schwentine, Thank you so much for the news about Ueno Zoo!
Happy birthday to the manul majesty!!!!
schwentine, huge thanks for your photos and vidz of our beloved Naim. I am tracking his smiles and activities. He seems to be pretty balanced and peaceful 🤗