A photograph of Vadim in Moscow zoo
Vadim in Moscow zoo
Image by Linmei

Otocolobus manul manul

Vadim (Вадим) the Pallas's cat

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Vadim lived in Moscow zoo. He was born in the spring of 2009 in the wild in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia

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Vadim—the amazing Pallas's cat, who used to live in Moscow zoo.

He was born in the spring of 2009 in the wild in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, his parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Vadim.

Unfortunately Vadim is not with us anymore. He passed away on January 3, 2020, he was ten years old.

Pallas's cats rarely live more than 5 years in the wild. In zoos under human care Pallas's cats live longer. Vadim lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.

Photos of Vadim the Pallas's cat

Children of Vadim the Pallas's cat

In the spring of 2013 in Moscow zoo one Pallas's cat kitten was born to the family of Vadim and Varvara

Vadim's travel adventures

In the winter of 2011–2012 Vadim moved from Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia to Daursky Reserve.

In 2012 Vadim moved from Daursky Reserve to Moscow zoo.