Teru—the terrific Pallas's cat, who used to live in Kobe Animal Kingdom.
She was born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar the Pallas's cat and Az the Pallas's cat.
Teru was given her name in Kobe Animal Kingdom where she was born. The zookeepers at Kobe Animal Kingdom have thoughtfully considered names for the manul kittens. Each name is inspired by a single kanji character that came to mind through daily interactions with the kittens and reflects their unique characteristics and behaviors, showing the affection and thoughtfulness of the keepers. Although Teru was shy compared to the others, it was the most active during exhibit training, which surprised the keepers. The name “Teru” comes from the kanji for “shine” (照), as its behavior lit up the keepers’ hearts. Read more about the names of Teru.
Unfortunately Teru is not with us anymore. She passed away on January 5, 2025, she was eight months old.
One of the biggest problems of keeping Pallas's cats in captivity is the high mortality rate among Pallas's kittens. They are most vulnerable during their first year of life. In the first year of life mortality rate among Pallas's kittens in zoos varies from 50% to 70%. In the wild mortality rate varies from 70% to 90%. Unfortunately Teru didn't survive the first year of his life.
Siblings of Teru the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on April 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar and Az, but sadly one kitten did not live to see its first birthday.
Younger siblings born on May 12, 2026 in Kobe Animal Kingdom to the family of Nar and Az, but sadly one kitten did not live to see its first birthday.
Photos and videos of Teru the Pallas's cat
YT videos of Teru the Pallas's cat
Naming history of Teru the Pallas's cat
On June 19, 2024 in Kobe Animal Kingdom she was given her name Teru (テル). The zookeepers at Kobe Animal Kingdom have thoughtfully considered names for the manul kittens. Each name is inspired by a single kanji character that came to mind through daily interactions with the kittens and reflects their unique characteristics and behaviors, showing the affection and thoughtfulness of the keepers. Although Teru was shy compared to the others, it was the most active during exhibit training, which surprised the keepers. The name “Teru” comes from the kanji for “shine” (照), as its behavior lit up the keepers’ hearts.
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