Nicolai—the amazing Pallas's cat, who used to live in Cincinnati Zoo.
He was born in 1994 in the wild in Russia, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Nicolai.
Unfortunately Nicolai is not with us anymore. He passed away in 2005, he was eleven years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Nicolai lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Nicolai the Pallas's cat
Children of Nicolai the Pallas's cat
On May 2, 2002 in Cincinnati Zoo one Pallas's cat kitten was born to the family of Nicolai and Kisa
Nicolai's travel adventures
In 1995 Nicolai moved from the wild from Russia to Cincinnati Zoo.