Jian-jian—the loveliest Pallas's cat, who used to live in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
He was born 1982–1983 in the wild in Qinghai, China, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Jian-jian.
Unfortunately Jian-jian is not with us anymore. He passed away on February 2, 1985, he was three years old.
Jian-jian was given his name in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. His name means „healthy“ in Chinese. Read more about the names of Jian-jian.
Photos of Jian-jian the Pallas's cat
Jian-jian's travel adventures
On April 6, 1984 Jian-jian moved from Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
He was sent from Nanjing to Nagoya as an ambassador of friendship between two cities for the 5th anniversary of cities sisterhood. The Chinese delegation including the mayor of Nanjing and the mayor of Nagoya attended a ceremony at the newly built manul enclosure at the zoo’s carnivore area to celebrate their arrival.
1982–1984 Jian-jian moved from Qinghai, China to Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo.
Other names of Jian-jian the Pallas's cat
In Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens he was given his name Jian-jian (健健). His name means „healthy“ in Chinese.