Satori—the marvelous Pallas's cat, who used to live in Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals.
She was born in the spring of 2010 in the wild in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, her parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Satori.
Satori was given her name in Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals. Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term for “awakening”, “comprehension”, “understanding". Read more about the names of Satori.
Unfortunately Satori is not with us anymore. She passed away in August of 2025, she was fifteen years old.
Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Satori lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Satori the Pallas's cat
Children of Satori the Pallas's cat
In the spring of 2016 in Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals two pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Qigong and Satori
On May 14, 2013 in Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals five pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Qigong and Satori
Satori's travel adventures
In February of 2012 Satori moved from the wild from Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia to Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals.
Naming history of Satori the Pallas's cat
In Center for the reproduction of rare species of animals she was given her name Satori (Сатори). Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term for “awakening”, “comprehension”, “understanding".