Vachir—the endearing Pallas's cat, who used to live in Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.
He was born on May 21, 2004 in Howletts Wild Animal Park to the family of Orsk the Pallas's cat and Qisu the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Vachir.
Vachir was given his name in Howletts Wild Animal Park where he was born. The name “Vachir” comes from the Sanskrit word “vajra (वज्र)”, meaning “thunderbolt”, “lightning”, and also “diamond”. In Buddhist tradition, the vajra symbolizes “strength, indestructibility, and firmness of spirit”. Read more about the names of Vachir.
Unfortunately Vachir is not with us anymore. He passed away on October 5, 2009, he was five years old.
Siblings of Vachir the Pallas's cat
Twin siblings born on May 21, 2004 in Howletts Wild Animal Park to the family of Orsk and Qisu
Photos and videos of Vachir the Pallas's cat
Children of Vachir the Pallas's cat
On April 22, 2009 in Port Lympne Wild Animal Park two pallas's cat kittens were born with Vachir as the father
On June 10, 2008 in Port Lympne Wild Animal Park two pallas's cat kittens were born with Vachir as the father
Vachir's travel adventures
On March 19, 2005 Vachir moved from Howletts Wild Animal Park to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.
Naming history of Vachir the Pallas's cat
In Howletts Wild Animal Park he was given his name Vachir. The name “Vachir” comes from the Sanskrit word “vajra (वज्र)”, meaning “thunderbolt”, “lightning”, and also “diamond”. In Buddhist tradition, the vajra symbolizes “strength, indestructibility, and firmness of spirit”.
