Cats rule supreme over the Internet and in the hearts of many around the world. They’re fluffy and have soft ears and funny tails and who doesn’t love petting a miniature apex predator, after all?

Most cats like to live a comfortable life in a house, but some have upped their game and taken the spotlight away from famous monuments and shone it on themselves. Take a look at these “monument cats” here.

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