Meet the beautiful Elf the Pallas's cat. He lives in Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.
He's two years old, born on April 17, 2024 in Novosibirsk Zoo to the family of Zelenogorsk the Pallas's cat and Eve the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Elf.
Elf was given his name in Novosibirsk Zoo where he was born. Read more about the names of Elf.
Before the manul received his official name, he was called "Sychik". This affectionate nickname was coined by manulover Irina, who noticed his remarkable resemblance to the Eurasian pygmy owl, one of the smallest owls in the world. His large, wide-open bright-yellow eyes with their surprised expression, round little face, and habit of sitting all puffed up like a fluffy hummock make him strikingly similar to this tiny owl!
„Sychik“ means „pygmy owl“ in Russian.
News about Elf the Pallas's cat
Siblings of Elf the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on April 17, 2024 in Novosibirsk Zoo to the family of Zelenogorsk and Eve.
Photos and videos of Elf the Pallas's cat
Elf's travel adventures
On February 14, 2026 Elf moved from Novosibirsk Zoo to Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.
Naming history of Elf the Pallas's cat
In Novosibirsk Zoo he was given his name Elf (Эльф), which he is known by to this day.
