Let us introduce you to the marvelous Figa the Pallas's cat. He lives in Nogeyama Zoo.
He's one year 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. Read more about the travels of Figa.
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
Figa's travel adventures
On November 10, 2025 Figa moved from Ueno Zoological Gardens to Nogeyama Zoo.
Naming history 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.
