Ling-ling—the charming Pallas's cat, who used to live in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
She was born 1982–1983 in the wild in Qinghai, China, her parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Ling-ling.
Unfortunately Ling-ling is not with us anymore. She passed away on November 23, 1984, she was two years old.
Ling-ling was given her name in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. It's a common Chinese female name. Read more about the names of Ling-ling.
Photos of Ling-ling the Pallas's cat
Ling-ling's travel adventures
On April 6, 1984 Ling-ling moved from Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
She 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 Ling-ling moved from Qinghai, China to Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo.
Other names of Ling-ling the Pallas's cat
In Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens she was given her name Ling-ling (玲玲). It's a common Chinese female name.