A photograph of Nagomu in Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Nagomu in Kobe Animal Kingdom, February 3, 2025

Otocolobus manul manul

Nagomu (ナゴム) the Pallas's cat

Nar's and Az's son who lives in Nasu Animal Kingdom. He was born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom

ID: MNL000359

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Let us introduce you to the loveliest Nagomu the Pallas's cat. He lives in Nasu Animal Kingdom.

He's eleven 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. Read more about the travels of Nagomu.

Nagomu was given his name in Kobe Animal Kingdom where he 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. Nagomu has a calm and steady personality, often bringing a sense of relaxation during tense caregiving moments. The name “Nagomu” comes from the kanji for “calm” (和). Read more about the names of Nagomu.

Siblings of Nagomu the Pallas's cat

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

Photos of Nagomu the Pallas's cat

Videos of Nagomu the Pallas's cat

Az, Oto, Teru, Mei, and Nagomu in Kobe Animal Kingdom
Video by 神戸どうぶつ王国 Kobe Animal Kingdom, uploaded by Roman Paulov, Manulization

Nagomu's travel adventures

On March 17, 2025 Nagomu moved from Kobe Animal Kingdom to Nasu Animal Kingdom.

Naming history of Nagomu the Pallas's cat

On June 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom he was given his name Nagomu (ナゴム), which he 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. Nagomu has a calm and steady personality, often bringing a sense of relaxation during tense caregiving moments. The name “Nagomu” comes from the kanji for “calm” (和).

A photograph of Nagomu in Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Nagomu in Kobe Animal Kingdom, November 14, 2024
Image by Dan Fletcher