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 N6 the Pallas's cat and N5 the Pallas's cat.
Marimo was given his name in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens where he was born. Read more about the names of Marimo.
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.
Siblings of Marimo the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on March 31, 2001 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of N6 and N5.
Younger siblings born on March 20, 2002 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of N6 and N5.
Older brothers born on April 7, 1999 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of N6 and N5.
Photos and videos of Marimo the Pallas's cat
Naming history of Marimo the Pallas's cat
In Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens he was given his name Marimo (マリモ).