In the wild cats like the Tiger don't mind jumping in for a swim, but for some reason domesticated felines seem to have evolved a severe dislike to the water.
But just like dogs pet cats are natural swimmers, although some take to it better than others!
Humorous images of cats featuring captions have been around on painting and postcards since the 1800s.
But it wasn't until the 21st century that the term LOLCat was devised and the internet sensation was born.
The info-graphic below from OnlineSchools illustrates the who, what, why, when and how of LOLCats!
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Unlike their larger cousins such as lions and tigers with millions of dollars dedicated to conservation efforts, small but beautiful wild cats like those below have not found a place in the hearts of the public, and conservation efforts exist on budgets in the thousands.
Andean Mountain Cat
The Andean Mountain Cat is one of the least known and rarest of all felines; almost all that is known about it comes from a few observations in the wild and from skins. There are none in captivity. It is believed to live only in the high Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. The total estimated population is only about 2500
Pictures of babies looking cute and kittens acting funny have always been extremely popular on the internet. However until now, I never thought of combining the two!
The result is the gorgeous images you see below.
These came from Holy Taco, see the full set here