A photograph of Sven in Leningrad zoo
Sven in Leningrad zoo, December 23, 2023

Otocolobus manul manul

Sven (Свэн) the Pallas's cat

Synok's and Vtora's son who lives in Leningrad zoo. He was born on May 20, 2014

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Meet Sven the Pallas's cat—one of the most mysterious furry residents of the Leningrad Zoo. Sven is a true St. Petersburger by birth, born on May 20, 2014, at the Leningrad Zoo. He comes from a distinguished lineage—his father, the famous Synok the Pallas's cat (raised by Leningrad Zoo zoologists), and his mother, Vtora, also a proud Pallas's cat. He is ten years.

Sven was given his name in Leningrad zoo where he was born. Read more about the names of Sven.

We aren't sure what Sven was like as a youngster, but today he's an avid homebody, rarely showing himself in public. Yet, when he does peek out from his house, his rugged and serious demeanor is striking. Words like “sturdy,” “authoritative,” and “majestic” come to mind immediately. The scar on his nose (the origin of which remains a mystery) only enhances his special charm, giving him an air of mystery and masculinity.

However, Sven's remarkable emerald eyes can evoke different impressions in those who gaze into them. Some may see the eyes of a wise philosopher, lost in thought as he gazes into the distance or takes a slow, deliberate stroll around his enclosure... after all, as they say, "Who understood the life, He doesn't hurry more".

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Children of Sven the Pallas's cat

On May 24, 2023 in Leningrad zoo one Pallas's cat kitten was born to the family of Sven and Namika

Other names of Sven the Pallas's cat

In Leningrad zoo he was given his name Sven (Свэн), which he is known by to this day.