People Have Giant Cats Living In Their Houses And Oh My Goodness

    Savannah cats are the size of dogs.

    Becky Barnicoat
    by Becky Barnicoat

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Savannah cats are incredible.

    Here's a serval hunting.

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    They prey on springbok and gazelles.

    And here's a serval lying down.

    2. Savannah owners describe them as "a cat that looks like a leopard with the temperament of a dog."

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    But other people – including the UK animal charity the RSPCA – say they still have many wild cat traits and are too dangerous for the home. They also argue that it is unfair on the animals as domestic life is at odds with their natural instincts.

    3. They certainly look quite strange just going about their business.

    4. Plus they're huuuge for cats. Look at this guy!

    5. So now we know what they are, let's just look in awe at a bunch of Savannah cats in their natural habitat: people's living rooms.

    6. HOW ARE YOU REAL?

    7. Amazing night safari pics of a wildcat on your sofa.

    8. This cat is the size of a desk.

    9. "Oh, hi, this is my cat...and this is my other cat."

    10. The legs on 'em.

    11. Ohhh, uh-oh. Baby Savannah.

    13. More things you should know: Some Savannah cats are ginger.

    14. The ginger ones have crazy spots.

    15. Also people walk their Savannahs on leads. Like dogs. Because they're the size of dogs.

    16. Walk them up trees, whatever.

    17. Their ears are extraordinary.

    18. Look at his tongue.

    19. Look at her feet.

    20. Look at this guy.

    21. Look at those eyes.

    22. That brow.

    23. A wildcat, just chilling on your sofa.

    24. What a thought.