Marimo—the loveliest Pallas's cat, who used to live in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
He was born on March 31, 2001 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of No6 the Pallas's cat and No5 the Pallas's cat.
Unfortunately Marimo is not with us anymore. He passed away on May 20, 2010, he was nine years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Marimo lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Marimo was given his name in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens where he was born. Read more about the names of Marimo.
Siblings of Marimo the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on March 31, 2001 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of No6 and No5
Younger siblings born on March 20, 2002 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of No6 and No5
Son of No5 b. 2002
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Son of No5 b. 2002
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Daughter of No5 b. 2002
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Kitten of No5 b. 2002
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Daughter of No5 b. 2002
Older brothers born on April 7, 1999 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of No6 and No5
Photos of Marimo the Pallas's cat
Other names of Marimo the Pallas's cat
In Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens he was given his name Marimo (マリモ).