Let us introduce you to the gorgeous Melissa the Pallas's cat. She lives in Lithuanian Zoo.
She's nine years old, born on May 15, 2015 in Nordens Ark to the family of Pabu the Pallas's cat and Micha the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Melissa.
She was given her first name Charybdis in Nordens Ark where she was born. When she moved to Lithuanian Zoo she was given a new name—Melissa. Read more about the names of Melissa.
Siblings of Melissa the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on May 15, 2015 in Nordens Ark to the family of Pabu and Micha
Younger brother born on May 18, 2016 in Nordens Ark to the family of Pabu and Micha
Older siblings born on April 1, 2014 in Nordens Ark to the family of Pabu and Micha
Photos of Melissa the Pallas's cat
Melissa's travel adventures
In 2015 Melissa moved from Nordens Ark to Lithuanian Zoo.
Other names of Melissa the Pallas's cat
Usually a manul has one name throughout its life, but on rare occasions name might be changed. For example, this can happen when a manul is moving from one zoo to another—the new zoo may give a manul a new name due to cultural, regional or other reasons.
In Nordens Ark she was given her first name—Charybdis. All kittens of Micha and Pabu born in 2015 were named after characters from Greek mythology. She was named after Charybdis – a sea monster.
In Lithuanian Zoo she was given her name Melissa, which she is known by to this day.