It's actually just a simple photo of a cat on Reddit, but one crucial detail has millions of users torn between laughter and concern. This feline has something that sets it apart from every other cat in the world.
It's the lips. The cat sports pink, well-defined lips with an eerily human appearance that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who sees them!
The photo leaves internet users baffled
"*Unsettling, but also beautiful*", wrote the owner, gathering thousands of reactions within hours. One fascinated commenter explained: "*I'm literally dying of laughter. Cat lips are my favourite part of cats and this one is just hilarious.*"
But the human-like lips aren't the only mystery surrounding this extraordinary cat. The owner revealed another strange detail: the lips can change colour!
"*He had black lips when he was about two years old, and it made me sad*", the owner recounted. "*But they quickly turned pink again. I guess he went through a goth teenage phase.*"
"Mine looks like a bald old man"
The viral photo encouraged other cat owners to share their own "strangely human" four-legged friends. "*I love strangely human cats, mine has been described as a bald old man*", wrote one user. "*Your cat made me laugh.*"
Another suspects genetic causes: "*It's the breed, I have one the same colour and he also has this lip thing. Mine is also cross-eyed and very chatty. What an adorable little furball.*"
Between concern and reassurance
However, warning voices also emerged: one user mentioned eosinophilic granuloma disease, which can cause lip alterations. But the owner clarifies: her cat is healthy, playful and regularly checked by the vet, with no problems so far.
At a time when the internet is flooded daily with new oddities, this little cat has managed to truly surprise people with nothing more than a smile. But perhaps that's typically feline - not as innocent as it seems...
