A photograph of Figa in Ueno Zoological Gardens
Figa in Ueno Zoological Gardens, September 19, 2024
Image by Linmei

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Figa (フィーガ) the Pallas's cat

Klyon's and Primula's son who lives in Ueno Zoological Gardens. He was born on April 13, 2024

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Let us introduce you to the marvelous Figa the Pallas's cat. He lives in Ueno Zoological Gardens.

He's seven months old, born on April 13, 2024 in Ueno Zoological Gardens to the family of Klyon the Pallas's cat and Primula the Pallas's cat.

Figa was given his name in Ueno Zoological Gardens where he was born. He was named a Russian word “Фига” which means “Fig” (tree) because of Russian origin of her parents. It's a common practice for Ueno zoo to name manuls with Russian origins using floristic names in Russian. Read more about the names of Figa.

Siblings of Figa the Pallas's cat

Twin sisters born on April 13, 2024 in Ueno Zoological Gardens to the family of Klyon and Primula

Older siblings born on March 28, 2021 in Ueno Zoological Gardens to the family of Klyon and Primula

Photos of Figa the Pallas's cat

Other names of Figa the Pallas's cat

In Ueno Zoological Gardens he was given his name Figa (フィーガ), which he is known by to this day. He was named a Russian word “Фига” which means “Fig” (tree) because of Russian origin of her parents. It's a common practice for Ueno zoo to name manuls with Russian origins using floristic names in Russian.

A photograph of Figa in Ueno Zoological Gardens
Figa in Ueno Zoological Gardens, October 29, 2024
Image by Pas Manul