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Fastest, Fiercest, Fluffiest: 10 World Records held by Remarkable Cats

Feline world records so outrageous you won’t believe they’re real

Ministry of Meow
3 min readAug 18, 2023

They may seem humble, but cats secretly have exceptional abilities. From speed to intelligence to fabulous fur, felines hold some seriously astonishing world records. Get ready, because these 10 purr-plexing records belong to the most remarkable cats around.

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Fastest Sprint — A black and white cat named Rudy zoomed into the record books in Virginia in 2014 with a blazing sprint that reached 29 mph! He beat the previous housecat speed record by 3 mph with his lightening-fast gallop.

Longest Fur — A Maine Coon cat named Colonel Meow entered Guinness World Records in 2014 with his luscious locks that measured 9 inches long. His famously fabulous fur attracted fans worldwide.

Most Followers — Scottish Fold Nala Cat is a social media superstar. As of 2019 she boasted over 4 million Instagram followers, making her the most famous feline on the platform. She’s lived a true rags to riches tale after being adopted from a shelter.

Highest Jump — In Chicago 2006, a playful kitty named Snowball set the record for highest jump by a cat at 5 feet 7 inches onto a wall. This athletic aerialist had springs in his paws.

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