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If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that the internet was practically invented for sharing photos of adorable cats. Ok, maybe not solely for this purpose, but you can’t deny kittens have immense virality potential and people love to fawn over them. Today we’ll take that to a whole new level, though. That’s right, we’re about to showcase a photo gallery of cats with unique markings so peculiar, you’ll be left wondering if they were painted by Picasso himself!

As self-proclaimed cat connoisseurs, we cannot help but be fascinated by the wide variety of unusual markings that nature blessed cats with. What if we told you there’s a whole world of feline fur patterns that goes far beyond your average tabby? In fact, after some research, we found out there are six main varieties of cat fur patterns: tabby, solid, bicolor, tricolor, tortoiseshell, and colorpoint. These distinctive fur colors and marks emerge while a cat embryo is developing, with neural crest cells (which later give cat fur its color) first appearing along the cat’s back. But enough about the science. We know you’re here for the cuteness!

Time to forget the typical cat pics — our batch of unique cat markings is waiting for you, and we have to say, they’re pretty darn adorable. Good job, Bored Panda team. From cats with heart-shaped spots to kitties sporting mustache-like markings, these one-of-a-kind feline friends will surely make you swoon. If you’re looking for more cat content to fill your day with joy, go on and check out our roundup below!

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    #3

    Narnia Is A Two Faced French Cat

    Narnia Is A Two Faced French Cat

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Narnia is probably a genetic chimera of some sort, (or perhaps has mosaicism), as is Venus the cat, who has similar half-and-half markings :) When I was a kid, we had a dog whose face was half black and half white... her name was Split, of course XD

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    #4

    Scrappy Is Quite A Unique Cat!

    Scrappy Is Quite A Unique Cat!

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scrappy started out as a black cat, but he had vitiligo, which resulted in his amazing marbling! He lived to be 19 years old :)

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    #10

    I Have A Cat That Has A Checkerboard Pattern On Her Face

    I Have A Cat That Has A Checkerboard Pattern On Her Face

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    glowworm2
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’s gorgeous. Just, please don’t play checkers on her!🤣

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    #13

    Wolf Kitten Looks Like He Has Little Horns Coming Out Of His Mask

    Wolf Kitten Looks Like He Has Little Horns Coming Out Of His Mask

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this little kitten has a "fever coat", which can happen when mom cat has an illness or injury while pregnant. Usually the "fever coat" grows out in a few weeks or months and the kitty has a normal black coat, just like any other adorable void :)

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    #17

    Polly Grew Into Her Spots!

    Polly Grew Into Her Spots!

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    Ace
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the fast-food sauce packs as a measure... except I don't actually know how big they are. Banana next time please, none of these bizarre non-standard measurements;-)

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    #18

    My Cat’s Belly Fur Makes It Look Like She’s Wearing A Bikini

    My Cat’s Belly Fur Makes It Look Like She’s Wearing A Bikini

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    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are private in that way. Ever had one give you "that look" when you spot them going potty?

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    #22

    Just Call Me Beau, The Broken Heart Princess

    Just Call Me Beau, The Broken Heart Princess

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    Elli Was Born With Tuxedo Markings And Turned Almost Completely White In Three Years Due To Vitiligo

    Elli Was Born With Tuxedo Markings And Turned Almost Completely White In Three Years Due To Vitiligo

    elli.vitiligo Report

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    glowworm2
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her. She and her sister, Rosie were rescued as kittens. Rosie does not have vitiligo.

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    #24

    His Name Is Timine And He Looks Very Special

    His Name Is Timine And He Looks Very Special

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is basically a "roan" kitty! Because roaning wasn't an accepted pattern in many cat associations for a long time, this is often called the "karpati trait". You can learn more here: http://messybeast.com/roan-tweed.htm (yes, I am a cat marking/coat color nerd)

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    #25

    Maybe These Two Kittens Are Ralated?

    Maybe These Two Kittens Are Ralated?

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    #27

    Just A Cat With A Heart Shape On Her Fur

    Just A Cat With A Heart Shape On Her Fur

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    #29

    I Think Venus Might Be A Gemini

    I Think Venus Might Be A Gemini

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is thought that Venus is a "chimera" genetically speaking, or perhaps displays a form of mosaicism :)

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    #35

    My Cat Has A Fur Pattern That Stretches Perfectly Over Both Legs When He Is Sitting Like This

    My Cat Has A Fur Pattern That Stretches Perfectly Over Both Legs When He Is Sitting Like This

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    #36

    This Guy Was Awesome!

    This Guy Was Awesome!

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A marble tabby! Sometimes referred to as classic tabby or blotched tabby as well. It is a coat pattern, not a specific breed :)

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    Girl Harley

    Girl Harley

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortoiseshell point kitty! Sometimes people call them "tortie points" or "tortimese" as Siamese are the original "pointed" breed of cats (but many other cat breeds have "pointed" as a breed standard coat, nowadays)

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    #44

    Kitten Has A Marking That Spells "Cat"

    Kitten Has A Marking That Spells "Cat"

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    Andy Frobig
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be a little more impressed if its pattern said KITTEN and changed to CAT when it was older

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    #45

    Look At The Colours Of His Feet And Then Count His Adorable Fingers

    Look At The Colours Of His Feet And Then Count His Adorable Fingers

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, yeah, sorry to whomever made this article, that's not a male cat XD So it should be "look at HER feet" and "count HER toes". 99% of calicoes and tortoiseshells are female; only 1 out of every 3,000 are male.

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    #47

    Matching Haircuts For Siblings!

    Matching Haircuts For Siblings!

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Abyssinians, I believe. The coat pattern is "ticked tabby" or agouti. These two adorables are blue agouti in color!

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    Foster Kitty Shows A Lot Of Love

    Foster Kitty Shows A Lot Of Love

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    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why people call them "foster", "rescued", "adopted", etc. Just say it's your cat

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    #49

    Sora’s Little Heart On His Back

    Sora’s Little Heart On His Back

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    #51

    Mix And Match Sleeves

    Mix And Match Sleeves

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    #52

    Lovely Cat In Osaka, Japan

    Lovely Cat In Osaka, Japan

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    #54

    The Pattern On The Kitty’s Coat Looks Like The Bat Signal!

    The Pattern On The Kitty’s Coat Looks Like The Bat Signal!

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    #56

    A Partial Mask, A Cape And A Little 'Stache? Zorro? Is That You?

    A Partial Mask, A Cape And A Little 'Stache? Zorro? Is That You?

    Nam Hyun Sik Report

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    #57

    Graffiti Heart Cat

    Graffiti Heart Cat

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    #59

    Did They Attach Another Cats Tail To You Sweetie?

    Did They Attach Another Cats Tail To You Sweetie?

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    #60

    Almost Like A Wig!

    Almost Like A Wig!

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if we'd call this "Medicine Hat" like the similar marking in horses? XD

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    #61

    Cat Has A Moustache And An Arrow Pointing To His Crotch, Bringing His A-Game To Manscaping

    Cat Has A Moustache And An Arrow Pointing To His Crotch, Bringing His A-Game To Manscaping

    imgur.com Report

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    #63

    I Love To Cuddle With My Sister Dorothea

    I Love To Cuddle With My Sister Dorothea

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    #66

    Cat Looks Like It Has A Cheeto Puff For A Lip

    Cat Looks Like It Has A Cheeto Puff For A Lip

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    Mara Is A Pretty Calico Kitty

    Mara Is A Pretty Calico Kitty

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When a calico's colors are sort of "washed-out" looking like this, they are called a dilute calico :)

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    #69

    He Doesn't Look Too Pleased With His Goatee

    He Doesn't Look Too Pleased With His Goatee

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    Powerful Katrinka
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because you keep calling it a "goatee". The preferred description is "soul patch."

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    #71

    Ginko Leaf Cat!

    Ginko Leaf Cat!

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    #72

    Flat On The Bed

    Flat On The Bed

    flatcowcat Report

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    Terry Tobias
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little girl Lily loves to sploot like that. She cracks me up!

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    Rhombus

    Rhombus

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    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat: Excuse me. We've talked about keeping that camera away during bath time.

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    Petra Has An Angry Face On Her Forehead

    Petra Has An Angry Face On Her Forehead

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    #81

    Sectioned Kitty

    Sectioned Kitty

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    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not that I would eat it, but it looks like those cow/pig diagrams that outlines where each different cut comes from.

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    Beauty Mark Like An Aristo-Cat

    Beauty Mark Like An Aristo-Cat

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    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it move around like Prince John? (Robin Hood: Men in Tights)

    #83

    Siwol Carries Its Heart On Its Thigh

    Siwol Carries Its Heart On Its Thigh

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    #84

    Emilia Girl Is Not Lady Like!

    Emilia Girl Is Not Lady Like!

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    #85

    Sophisticated Scarf

    Sophisticated Scarf

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    #89

    He Has A Little Dot On His Foot!

    He Has A Little Dot On His Foot!

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    Sleepy Panda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My girl has a few dots on one of her feet! (She’s a tuxie too) I call it her cookies and cream foot!

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    Boomer With His Helmet Are A Little Disappointed That He Had To Go Back Inside

    Boomer With His Helmet Are A Little Disappointed That He Had To Go Back Inside

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    #91

    Sir, Your Bowtie Is In The Wrong Place

    Sir, Your Bowtie Is In The Wrong Place

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    #92

    It's About Time You Left Monday!

    It's About Time You Left Monday!

    the_dutch_cat_crew Report

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    #93

    Ponsu Looks Like He Has Some Birthday Cake On His Face And Is Not Too Pleased

    Ponsu Looks Like He Has Some Birthday Cake On His Face And Is Not Too Pleased

    Jacquelyn Mae Report

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