Khan—the beautiful Pallas's cat, who used to live in Leningrad zoo.
He was born on May 2, 2006 in Leningrad zoo to the family of Lyova the Pallas's cat and Cora the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Khan.
Unfortunately Khan is not with us anymore. He passed away in 2021, he was fourteen years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Khan lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Khan was given his name in Leningrad zoo where he was born. His brother was named Genghis and together their names form the name Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan was the founder and first great khan of the Mongol Empire. Read more about the names of Khan.
Siblings of Khan the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on May 2, 2006 in Leningrad zoo to the family of Lyova and Cora
Photos of Khan the Pallas's cat
Children of Khan the Pallas's cat
On May 15, 2014 in Novosibirsk Zoo three pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Khan and Markiza
On May 19, 2012 in Novosibirsk Zoo three pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Khan and Markiza
On May 22, 2008 in Leningrad zoo one Pallas's cat kitten was born to the family of Khan and Kelen
Khan's travel adventures
On October 21, 2011 Khan moved from Leningrad zoo to Novosibirsk Zoo.
On January 23, 2016 Khan moved from Novosibirsk Zoo to Leningrad zoo.
Other names of Khan the Pallas's cat
In Leningrad zoo he was given his name Khan (Хан). His brother was named Genghis and together their names form the name Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan was the founder and first great khan of the Mongol Empire.