Let us introduce you to the gorgeous Bono the Pallas's cat. He lives in Kobe Animal Kingdom.
He's one month old, born on May 12, 2026 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar the Pallas's cat and Az the Pallas's cat.
Bono was given his name in Kobe Animal Kingdom where he was born. The names for the kittens were chosen by the zoo staff, inspired by the meanings of their fluffy parents' names: the father's name, Nar, means "sun" in Mongolian, while the mother's name, Az, means "happiness." Therefore, each of the five kittens in the litter was given a name inspired by a joyful natural phenomenon associated with the sun. Bono (ボノ) in Japanese means “dawn, a sign of beginnings and hope.” Read more about the names of Bono.
Siblings of Bono the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on May 12, 2026 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar and Az
Older siblings born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar and Az
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Naming history of Bono the Pallas's cat
In May of 2026 in Kobe Animal Kingdom he was given his name Bono (ボノ), which he is known by to this day. The names for the kittens were chosen by the zoo staff, inspired by the meanings of their fluffy parents' names: the father's name, Nar, means "sun" in Mongolian, while the mother's name, Az, means "happiness." Therefore, each of the five kittens in the litter was given a name inspired by a joyful natural phenomenon associated with the sun. Bono (ボノ) in Japanese means “dawn, a sign of beginnings and hope.”