Orsk—the loveliest Pallas's cat, who used to live in Howletts Wild Animal Park.
He was born 2000–2002 in the wild in Tuva Republic, Russia, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Orsk.
Orsk was given his name in Novosibirsk Zoo. Read more about the names of Orsk.
Unfortunately Orsk is not with us anymore. He passed away on July 26, 2010, he was ten years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Orsk lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos and videos of Orsk the Pallas's cat
Children of Orsk the Pallas's cat
On May 21, 2004 in Howletts Wild Animal Park five pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Orsk and Qisu
Orsk's travel adventures
In April of 2003 Orsk moved from the wild from Tuva Republic, Russia to Seversk zoo.
On August 5, 2003 Orsk moved from Seversk zoo to Novosibirsk Zoo.
On August 28, 2003 Orsk moved from Novosibirsk Zoo to Howletts Wild Animal Park.
Naming history of Orsk the Pallas's cat
In Novosibirsk Zoo he was given his name Orsk (Орск).
