Buddy—the loveliest Pallas's cat, who used to live in Lee Richardson Zoo.
He was born on April 5, 2003 in San Diego Zoo to the family of Nicholas the Pallas's cat and Alexandra the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Buddy.
Unfortunately Buddy is not with us anymore. He passed away on December 12, 2018, he was fifteen years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Buddy lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Siblings of Buddy the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on April 5, 2003 in San Diego Zoo to the family of Nicholas and Alexandra
Older sisters born on March 30, 2002 in San Diego Zoo to the family of Nicholas and Alexandra
Photos of Buddy the Pallas's cat
Buddy's travel adventures
In 2006 Buddy moved from San Diego Zoo to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
In 2007 Buddy moved from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Lincoln Park Zoo.
In 2015 Buddy moved from Lincoln Park Zoo to Lee Richardson Zoo.