00:00cats around the world where do most live and who are the longest lived
00:05the popularity of cats as companion animals is a global phenomenon although the distribution of
00:11their populations and the proportion of households that host them vary significantly between countries
00:17reflecting cultural and socioeconomic differences cats are without a doubt much loved companions
00:24worldwide according to a 2017 national survey the united states leads the total domestic cat
00:31population housing approximately 95.6 million felines china follows in second place with over
00:3953 million domestic cats other countries with considerable feline populations include russia
00:46with nearly 23 million brazil with 22.1 million germany with 16.7 million france with 15.1 million
00:58the united kingdom with 12 million italy with 10.1 million japan with 8.8 million and canada with 8.5
01:07million although the united states has the largest absolute number of cats russia stands out as the
01:14country with the highest percentage of cat owners worldwide with more than half of its households
01:19sharing space with a feline in the united states approximately a quarter of households 25.4 percent
01:28in 2018 own a cat placing them second in popularity only behind dogs european union countries like germany
01:36and france also show a clear preference for domestic cats however there are notable contrasts
01:44for example in spain the number of domestic dogs significantly exceeds that of cats
01:51reflecting a different cultural preference these statistics reveal that pet ownership patterns are
01:56not uniformed globally but are shaped by a complex interaction of socioeconomic factors
02:03deeply rooted cultural traditions and even historical events that have influenced their integration into human
02:09society now let's talk about feline world records where some individuals and breeds have achieved astonishing milestones
02:18demonstrating the extremes of phenotypic variation and longevity in this fascinating species
02:24the main coon breed is consistently recognized as the largest domestic cat breed these friendly giants
02:30typically weigh between 6 and 10 kilograms for males and between 4 and 7 kilograms for females
02:37with heights ranging from 25 to 45 centimeters their average length can be around 70 centimeters the current
02:44guinness world record holder for the longest domestic cat is omar a main coon from australia
02:51omar measures an impressive 120 centimeters from head to tail and weighs 14 kilograms
02:56another notable main coon bearabelle from italy also holds a guinness record for its length of 120 centimeters
03:05on the other end the singapore breed is officially recognized as the smallest cat breed by weight
03:12an adult female singapore weighs on average 1.8 kilograms while a male averages 2.7 kilograms
03:20they are characterized by their round head large ears and a distinctive sepia brown coat
03:26the historical guinness world record for the smallest and lightest cat in history
03:31was held by tinker toy a himalayan cat from illinois united states tinker toy measured barely 19
03:39centimeters long and 7 centimeters tall finally the longevity of domestic cats can be surprising
03:45with some individuals far exceeding the average life expectancy the guinness world record for the
03:51oldest living cat was confirmed on november 24th 2022 to be flossy a british cat at the time of
03:59registration flossy was 26 years and 316 days old an age equivalent to approximately 120 human years
04:08despite her advanced age flossy was in good health although she was deaf and had vision problems
04:15her long life involved living with several owners demonstrating remarkable adaptability and resilience
04:22but the undisputed record for the longest lived cat in history belongs to cream puff
04:27from austin texas united states cream puff lived an astonishing 38 years and three days having been born on
04:34august 3rd 1967 and passing away on august 6 2005 although official records are impressive observations
04:44and anecdotes from cat owners suggest that an exceptionally long life is not so rare with proper
04:51care a recent tick tock video mentions a cat named rosie who passed away at 33 years old although this
04:57information is noted as a eye generated and may not be officially verified however user comments
05:04on the same platform frequently mention their own cats living 15 20 23 or even almost 25 years
05:12the court breed is also known for its longevity with an estimated lifespan of about 30 years the
05:19existence of such extreme variations in size and longevity within the same species from the imposing main
05:26coon to the tiny singapore and the extraordinary lives of cats like cream puff and flossy highlight
05:34the incredible genetic plasticity of felis catus and the profound impact of both natural selection and
05:41human selective breeding these records are not just curiosities but illustrate the wide range of
05:47adaptations and traits that can be expressed in a domesticated species often driven by human breeding goals
05:54features and dedicated care
05:56on my explainers
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