A photograph of Muztau in Brno Zoo
Muztau in Brno Zoo, November 15, 2025
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Muztau the Pallas's cat

Timofey's and Lastochka's son who lives in Brno Zoo. He was born on April 21, 2016 in Novosibirsk Zoo

ID: MNL000177

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Let us introduce you to the terrific Muztau the Pallas's cat. He lives in Brno Zoo.

He's ten years old, born on April 21, 2016 in Novosibirsk Zoo to the family of Timofey the Pallas's cat and Lastochka the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Muztau.

Muztau was given his name in Brno Zoo. Traditionally for the Brno Zoo this Pallas's cat has “mountain” name: “Muztau” is the highest point in the Saur Range and of the entire Saur-Tarbagatai mountain system, part of the Tien Shan, on the border between Kazakhstan and China Read more about the names of Muztau.

Siblings of Muztau the Pallas's cat

Twin siblings born on April 21, 2016 in Novosibirsk Zoo to the family of Timofey and Lastochka

Photos and videos of Muztau the Pallas's cat

Muztau's travel adventures

In April of 2018 Muztau moved from Novosibirsk Zoo to Brno Zoo.

Naming history of Muztau the Pallas's cat

In Brno Zoo he was given his name Muztau, which he is known by to this day. Traditionally for the Brno Zoo this Pallas's cat has “mountain” name: “Muztau” is the highest point in the Saur Range and of the entire Saur-Tarbagatai mountain system, part of the Tien Shan, on the border between Kazakhstan and China

A photograph of Muztau in Brno Zoo
Muztau in Brno Zoo, March 4, 2026
Image by Jan Máca, uploaded by Manulizationverified_filled