Let us introduce you to the endearing Daod the Pallas's cat. She lives in Niabi Zoo.
She's two years old, born on April 7, 2022 in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the family of Moose the Pallas's cat and Tiina the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Daod.
Daod was given her name in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where she was born. Her second name is Finnish (like her mom's), in honor of her grandfather, who was from Finland. Her second name is Finnish one (like of her mom) This name is still used as internal name in the zoo. Read more about the names of Daod.
Siblings of Daod the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on April 7, 2022 in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the family of Moose and Tiina
Younger siblings born on July 3, 2024 in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the family of Moose and Tiina
Photos of Daod the Pallas's cat
Daod's travel adventures
In the spring of 2023 Daod moved from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Niabi Zoo.
Other names of Daod the Pallas's cat
Usually a manul has one name throughout its life, but on rare occasions name might be changed. For example, this can happen when a manul is moving from one zoo to another—the new zoo may give a manul a new name due to cultural, regional or other reasons.
In 2022 in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium she was given her first name—Daod (ཟླ་འོད།). Her official name is Tibetan. “Daod” means “moonlight” in Tibetan. “da” means “the Moon”, “od” means “light”. Huge thanks to 吐宝兽的钱兜子 for helping determine the meaning of the name.
On April 7, 2022 in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium she was given her name Eevi, which she is known by to this day. Her second name is Finnish (like her mom's), in honor of her grandfather, who was from Finland. Her second name is Finnish one (like of her mom) This name is still used as internal name in the zoo.