International Cat Day

In honor of International Cat Day, we're taking a look at record-breaking felines and all they've accomplished.

Pika and Zippo were born in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2000. Follow her on Twitter at @Saleen_Martin or email her at [email protected]. Grumpy Cat, also known as Tardar Sauce, was the most popular cat on Facebook, with 8,759,819 likes as of May 3, 2017. The siamese/tabby mix was adopted by her owner, Varisiri Methachittiphan, from a shelter. According to online records, Alexis is "trusting, loves to cuddle but also appreciates her freedom." She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757 – and loves all things horror, witches, Christmas, and food. The Maine Coon measures 120 centimeters. Take Barivel, for instance. Most followers on Instagram for a cat Some cats hold world records. They're mysterious. They're stoic.

If you're a cat lover or have a cat of your own, get ready to celebrate because today is International Cat Day! Here are some ways that you can celebrate ...

A cat tries to get threw an obstacle course. (Kittisaurus via YouTube) ... CAT LAND — It seems like every day is some sort of holiday. National Taco Day. National ...

Maybe, but based on my experience, it would be hard to get a cat to do what you want it to, which wouldn't make it a good spy. After a brief intermission to fix the obstacle, the cat gets a second chance and crawls under with grace. CAT LAND — It seems like every day is some sort of holiday.

Developer GSC Game World has shared details of a new mutated creature in 'Stalker 2' as part of International Cat Day.

“Discover the ever-changing Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous mutants, warring factions, deadly anomalies and artefacts of unbelievable value,” reads the game’s website. The area is home to dangerous mutants such as the Bayun, along with deadly anomalies. Bayun takes its name from its throat sacs, which allow the beast to imitate all kinds of sounds, including human speech.”

Instead, GSC Game World decided to scar the internet with a mutated monstrous feline that looks part werewolf, part creepypasta. This cat is a "bayun", ...

Or maybe under that nightmarish scruff is more nightmarish scruff and sharp fangs waiting to rip our throat out. You might have wondered what it'd be like to talk to your cat or hear what they have to say, but you probably don't wanna sit around and chat with a bayun. Bayun the Cat is from Russian folklore, also known as the Bajun Cat. From descriptions, they appear fairly normal—fluffy, black, pretty whiskers and eyes.

These ghastly creatures can mimic human speech using their throat sacs.

The critter's talon-like claws, wispy tail, and skeletal frame that's missing most of its fur make it look all the more terrifying. These cat creatures are known as the "Bayun" and, like their real-life counterparts, are "stealthy and nimble". The description reads, "For years, stories about it were regarded as mere fables. In celebration of yesterday's International Cat Day, developer GSC Game World took to Twitter to unveil concept art for the virtual felines that will undoubtedly scare us silly when the highly anticipated shooter launches next year.