Curly cat

Last week, the Internet got conquered by a photo of an orange kitten with curly hair. The picture was shared with the following caption: “I’ve never seen a cat with curls until now.” Well, neither have most of us, but this is no trick - the curly hair on the kitty is the real deal, and here's why.

Last week, the Internet got conquered by a photo of an orange kitten with curly hair. The picture was shared with the following caption: “I’ve never seen a cat with curls until now.” Well, neither have most of us, but this is no trick - the curly hair on the kitty is the real deal, and here's why.

These kitties have beautiful coil-shaped curls.

The Cornish Rex cat breed originated from a chance mutation in England. They boast a distinctive curly coat rather than a soft one, resulting from a lack of topcoat over their fine undercoat. Cornish Rexes also make wonderfully affectionate, playful companions and shed minimally thanks to their unique fur.