Yuri—the gorgeous Pallas's cat, who used to live in Cincinnati Zoo.
He was born on May 2, 2002 in Cincinnati Zoo to the family of Nicolai the Pallas's cat and Kisa the Pallas's cat. Read more about the travels of Yuri.
Yuri was given his name in Cincinnati Zoo where he was born. His name is Russian because Yuri’s fluffy parents were from Russia. Read more about the names of Yuri.
Unfortunately Yuri is not with us anymore. He passed away in November of 2012, 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. Yuri lived a long and happy manul-life in comfort and being loved.
Photos of Yuri the Pallas's cat
Children of Yuri the Pallas's cat
On May 9, 2007 in Cincinnati Zoo four pallas's cat kittens were born to the family of Yuri and Marina
Yuri's travel adventures
In 2009 Yuri moved from Cincinnati Zoo to Birmingham Zoo.
Naming history of Yuri the Pallas's cat
In Cincinnati Zoo he was given his name Yuri. His name is Russian because Yuri’s fluffy parents were from Russia.