Ryzhik—the amazing Pallas's cat, who used to live in Moscow zoo.
He was born in the spring of 1999 in the wild in Russia, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Ryzhik.
Unfortunately Ryzhik is not with us anymore. He passed away in October of 2008, he was nine years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Ryzhik lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Ryzhik the Pallas's cat
Ryzhik's travel adventures
In February of 2000 Ryzhik moved from Russia to Moscow zoo.