Karaganda the Pallas's cat—the oldest manul in Novosibirsk and one of the oldest manuls in the world!, who used to live in Novosibirsk Zoo.
He was born 2010–2011 in the wild in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Karaganda.
Karaganda was given his name in Novosibirsk Zoo. Read more about the names of Karaganda.
Read the story of a life of Karaganda the Pallas's cat!
Unfortunately Karaganda is not with us anymore. He passed away in the winter of 2025–2026, 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. Karaganda lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Karaganda the Pallas's cat
Children of Karaganda the Pallas's cat
On June 7, 2020 in Novosibirsk Zoo two pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Karaganda and Aisha
On May 20, 2018 in Novosibirsk Zoo four pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Karaganda and Aisha
On April 7, 2016 in Novosibirsk Zoo seven pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Karaganda and Markiza
On April 1, 2015 in Novosibirsk Zoo three pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Karaganda and Markiza
Karaganda's travel adventures
In 2011 Karaganda moved from the wild from Kazakhstan to Karagandy zoo.
In the autumn of 2013 Karaganda moved from Karagandy zoo to Novosibirsk Zoo.
Naming history of Karaganda the Pallas's cat
In Novosibirsk Zoo he was given his name Karaganda (Караганда).
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