The Odessa Zoo in Ukraine has announced an unexpected winner for his annual “pair of the year” match – a cat and a sheep. Masazhik, a cat and bagel, a lamb, were selected for this year's prestigious title after beating various other animal pairs, including makis, tigers and porcupines. The zoo shared the exciting news on social media and unveiled the winners after a YouTube video had introduced the finalists earlier this week.
“The competition” A few of the year – 2025 “is over. This year's winners are a few lambs, bagel and cat, Masazhik. Such a combination of friendly relationships of completely different animals is only possible in the Odessa Zoo. We invite everyone to grant winners, “the zoo shared On Facebook.
Masazhik, whose name translates into 'massage therapist', has become a familiar face in the zoo, often comfortably seen on bagels back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkiqBSBAUMC
The cute duo receives their official pair of the annual prize during a public ceremony on Valentine's Day.
This annual tradition in the Odessa Zoo continues to fascinate animal lovers, with the winners of last year a few associated sheep.
