Vasilisa—the marvelous Pallas's cat, who used to live in Riga Zoo.
She was born in the spring of 1978 in the wild in Tuva Republic, Russia, her parents are unknown. Read more about the travels of Vasilisa.
Vasilisa was given her name in Moscow zoo. Read more about the names of Vasilisa.
Unfortunately Vasilisa is not with us anymore. She passed away on July 24, 1988, she 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. Vasilisa lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Vasilisa the Pallas's cat
Vasilisa's travel adventures
On August 24, 1979 Vasilisa moved from the wild from Russia to Moscow zoo.
On July 15, 1987 Vasilisa moved from Moscow zoo to Riga Zoo.
Naming history of Vasilisa the Pallas's cat
In Moscow zoo she was given her name Vasilisa (Василиса).