On International Cat Day, these world-record pets are truly famous.
They're stoic. They are enigmatic. They move quickly. They're as sharp as a whip, and they can be soft and adorable at times.
However, some cats are a cut above others. Several of our feline pals are known for more than just their languid saunter over keyboards and claw imprints on furniture.
Some cats have world records. Sure, some of them did nothing except look grumpy to obtain them, but they'll accept the title anyhow.
In honor of International Cat Day, let's take a look at some felines who have broken Guinness World Records.
Ready, set, meow!
Most likes for a cat on Facebook
She resided in Morristown, Arizona, with her owner, Tabatha Bundesen, until her death at the age of seven in May 2019. According to Guinness World Records, she had several TV appearances, including in the documentary "Lil Bub & Friendz" in 2013 and her own TV movie, "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever," in 2014.
Her owners wrote on social media that she "passed away peacefully" while being held by her mother.
Most Instagram followers for a cat
The next contender is Nala, the feline with the most Instagram followers as of May 13, 2020. 4.5 million people follow Nala's Instagram account.
Varisiri Methachittiphan took home the siamese/tabby mix after adopting her from a shelter. According to the website of Guinness World Records, she enjoys curling up in cardboard boxes and frequently wears adorable headgear.
YouTube cat video with the most views
The most popular cat-related YouTube video is "A Very Angry Cat," which was posted on October 6, 2006, and has received 88,810,910 views as of October 18, 2016. (excluding compilations).
In the video, a cat hisses and wails while pushing its earlobes back on its head. We sure hope that this cat's disposition
Most YouTube subscribers for an animated animal
Simon's Cat recently broke the record for having the most YouTube subscribers of any animated animal. The cat had 5.8 million subscribers as of August 8, 2022.
According to online records, he first appeared in the animation "Cat Man Do" by British artist Simon Tofield, which was posted online.
After National Geographic, Simon's Cat has the second-highest subscriber count for an animal channel on YouTube.
Cat's longest jump
What about cats known for their extraordinary agility?
We'd like to introduce you to Waffle the Warrior Cat, a 10-year-old feline who set a Guinness World Record on January 30, 2018, by leaping 213.36 centimeters, or seven feet.
The majority of cat tricks are completed in a minute
Let's discuss some tricks, ok?
On June 10, 2020, Alexis the cat from Bruck a der Leitha, Niederösterreich, Austria broke the record for the most tricks performed by a cat in a minute, which stood at 26.
A few weeks after bringing her home, her owner, Anika Moritz, started training her. Alexis "trusts, likes cuddling but also appreciates her freedom," according to online records.
Domestic cat's loudest purr
Merlin, a cat owned by Tracy Westwood, a citizen of the United Kingdom, is the following.
According to Guinness, Merlin set the record for the loudest purr by a domestic cat on April 2, 2015, purring at 67.8 dB(A), which is as loud as a fast motorcycle.
Who says that being loud is undesirable?
longest-living domestic cat
Cats aren't just breaking records for how loud they can be or how far they can jump. They are occasionally deemed winners based solely on their size.
Consider Barivel as an example. The longest-living domestic cat is a Maine Coon, which is 120 centimeters (3 feet, 11.2 inches) long.
He is a quiet, reserved cat who resides in Vigevano, Pavia, Italy.
His Guinness World Records page stated, "He has his own Instagram profile and receives many comments asking about his size.
He enjoys fish (especially tuna) and of course chicken as snacks. His name is Clown, according to the website.
oldest surviving siblings of cats
Two cat siblings that have lived together for a total of 44 years as of March 1, 2022, come next.
On March 1, 2000, Pika and Zippo were born in the UK. Domestic shorthair twins in black and white have spent their entire lives with the Teece family.
The longest-surviving Janus cat, also known as Frank and Louie, brings our countdown to a close. The feline from Massachusetts had two faces.
He was born extremely early that morning, on September 8, 1999, and was adopted by his owner Marty at the age of one.
He was diagnosed with cancer on Dec. 4, 2014, after 15 years and 87 days of life.
