Meet Instagram’s Newest Feline Star

Many pets on the Internet have gotten famous for their cuteness. And while there is no official designation of "The Internet's Most Adorable Dog/Cat/Sloth," pets like Boo and Maru have won a lot of hearts. But now, a new challenger arises-- a cat named Shishi-Maru, and his popularity is skyrocketing on Instagram.

Shishi-Maru is a Scottish fold, a favorite breed of cat lovers because of their large eyes and folded-over ears. At just two years old, the feline has garnered a hugefan base. The account @emonemon on Instagram has picked up over 8,300 followers in the past few days as word of the cat spread. Buzzfeed even went so far as to declare, "This Cat Wins the Internet."

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Commenters, as expected, love the little guy. Instagram user DCBoyer wrote, "This kitty is way too cute! What a personality! Excellent feed." ShellmyBelly added, "Can he even take a bad photo?!! So adorable!"

So what do you think? Any pets you know that can counter the cuteness of Shishi-Maru? Let us know on Facebook.com/TrendingNow and follow Trending Now on Twitter: @YahooTrending. And enjoy some more photos of this cuteness machine.

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