This tiny wild cat species is exploding the internet with its cuteness

Imagine the cutest cat imaginable. Now imagine harder. It's still not as cute as this cat.

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BBC One's upcoming documentary Big Catsrevealed a segment about the world's smallest feline, the rusty spotted cat.

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That's almost inflammatory cuteness right there. Weighing in at just over one kilogram, the rusty spotted cat has unleashed a tidal wave of online cute-fury.

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Some even expressed concern that media exposure of this little felines will endanger them.

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Here's hoping the rusty spotted cat remains wild and tiny for ever more.

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