Meet Shu the Manul—the fluffy gem of St. Petersburg! Shu is three years. He was born on May 24, 2023, to the family of beautiful Namika the Pallas's cat and Sven the Pallas's cat from the Leningrad Zoo.
Shu was given his name in Leningrad zoo where he was born. Zoo staff members named him Shu because when he was a kitten he was hissing a lot on them. Also Shu cake is a very popular dessert in Saint Petersburg. Read more about the names of Shu.
Shu was named this way because, as a baby, he used to hiss at people in a funny way (just as his mom taught him). Also, “Shu” is the name of a popular cream-filled bun which is popular in St. Petersburg.
Shu is very active, brave, and curious. He loves to run around his enclosure like a fluffy rocket, hunt birds, eat quail, and watch the zoo staff through the glass door.
Since his childhood, Shu has become a true star of the zoo and the conqueror of a thousand hearts!
Photos and videos of Shu the Pallas's cat
YT videos of Shu the Pallas's cat
Children of Shu the Pallas's cat
On May 8, 2026 in Leningrad zoo four pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Shu and Pepe
Naming history of Shu the Pallas's cat
In the summer of 2023 in Leningrad zoo he was given his name Shu (Шу), which he is known by to this day. Zoo staff members named him Shu because when he was a kitten he was hissing a lot on them. Also Shu cake is a very popular dessert in Saint Petersburg.
News about Shu the Pallas's cat
Manul kittens have been born at the Leningrad Zoo!
Shu and Pepe have become fluffy parents 🥳
Happy Birthday Shu!
