A photograph of Mei in Kobe Animal Kingdom
Mei in Kobe Animal Kingdom, September 2, 2024

Otocolobus manul manul

Mei (メイ) the Pallas's cat

Nar's and Az's daughter who lives in Kobe Animal Kingdom. She was born on April 19, 2024

ID: MNL000358

Meet the gorgeous Mei the Pallas's cat. She lives in Kobe Animal Kingdom.

She's six months old, born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar the Pallas's cat and Az the Pallas's cat.

Mei was given her name in Kobe Animal Kingdom where she was born. The zookeepers at Kobe Animal Kingdom have thoughtfully considered names for the manul kittens. Each name is inspired by a single kanji character that came to mind through daily interactions with the kittens and reflects their unique characteristics and behaviors, showing the affection and thoughtfulness of the keepers. From a young age, Mei was more energetic and stood out more than the others, with a bright and cheerful personality. The name “Mei” comes from the kanji for “bright” (明). Read more about the names of Mei.

Siblings of Mei the Pallas's cat

Twin siblings born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar and Az

Photos of Mei the Pallas's cat

Videos of Mei the Pallas's cat

Video by 神戸どうぶつ王国 Kobe Animal Kingdom, uploaded by Roman Paulov, Manulization

Other names of Mei the Pallas's cat

On June 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom she was given her name Mei (メイ), which she is known by to this day. The zookeepers at Kobe Animal Kingdom have thoughtfully considered names for the manul kittens. Each name is inspired by a single kanji character that came to mind through daily interactions with the kittens and reflects their unique characteristics and behaviors, showing the affection and thoughtfulness of the keepers. From a young age, Mei was more energetic and stood out more than the others, with a bright and cheerful personality. The name “Mei” comes from the kanji for “bright” (明).

A photograph of Mei in Kobe Animal Kingdom