This cat has become an internet sensation because it looks like Zorro

This cat’s unusual fur on its eyes creates an uncanny resemblance to the masked hero, Zorro, which has not gone unnoticed by the internet.

This cat has become an internet sensation because it looks like Zorro
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This cat has become an internet sensation because it looks like Zorro

Cats don’t need a reason to look cute. From their big eyes to their fluffy tails, these pet felines are certifiably one of the most adorable animals. However, there is one kitty who has been winning people's hearts recently. And it’s because it possesses this special feature.

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Meet the Zorro kitty

It’s not every day that you come across a cat who is famous for looking like the masked hero Zorro. A cat from Indonesia has gone viral thanks to the unique marling of dark-coloured fur around his eyes, which gives the appearance of an eye mask. According to DailyMail, the cat is owned by 50-year-old Indraini Wahyudin Noor, from Banjarmasin, Indonesia.

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Noor also has a few other cats, however, he says that the Zorro cat is his favourite. The cat is actually the youngest one amongst Noor’s cats and is a 9-month-old mixed Persian kitten. Although initially named ‘Boy’ the cat’s name was soon called to be Zorro because of the striking resemblance to the fictional vigilante.

Zorro goes viral

According toNew York Post, Noor posted a few videos of Boy aka Zorro cat on social media and it didn’t take much time for people to notice this unique cat. Although unusual looking, Noor says the cat is just like any other house cat. He said:

He always wants to be petted, cuddled and held. He likes to play a lot, but he hates being bathed each week.

The kitty has amassed 300,000 followers on TikTok and is constantly getting more and more admirers each day. What a ‘paw-fect’ day to be a kitty!

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