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Framing Cats and Dogs

All of these animals are more popular than you on Instagram

Stupid, unbearably cute animals.
5.30pm, 23 Mar 2014
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If 15% of all Internet traffic is cat-related, then how much traffic is generated by cute animals on Instagram specifically?
Instagram can’t break down the most-followed animal accounts as a certainty, but pointed us to this list of pets as being among Instagram’s most famous.

The social network’s most famous critters get hundreds of thousands of likes and followers. Many even have their own clothing lines — you can buy T shirts of them.

All of these animals are more popular than you on Instagram
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  • Biddy

    Biddy the hedgehog has nearly 300,000 followers who are (rightfully) obsessed with his antics and adventures.Source: newuser

  • Col Meow

    Colonel Meow was one extremely ridiculous looking feline. Sadly, he passed away last month, but his owner still reposts photos on his account.Source: newuser

  • Flin

    Actress Amanda Seyfried is always posting pics of her good lookin' pup, Flin.Source: newuser

  • Jamon

    Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Jamon the mini-pig melts hearts, one cute outfit at a time.Source: newuser

  • Lil Bub

    Lil Bub is probably one of the Internet's most famous felines. His nearly 400,000 followers obsess over his strange, but adorable, facial expression.Source: newuser

  • Mr Bagel

    Mr. Bagel the chinchilla uses his fame for good by reminding his 53,000 followers to adopt new pets from rescue shelters. Source: newuser

  • Norm

    Norm, an adorable pug from outside Seattle, has almost 200,000 followers.Source: newuser

  • Pointer Bros

    The Pointer Brothers are a darling duo from Vancouver who like to dress up. Source: newuser

  • Pudge

    Pudge the cat is so famous that you can buy nail decals with his face on them.Source: newuser

  • Raw

    Apparently, chipmunks can be pets. Raw is almost unbearably adorable.Source: newuser

  • Smoosh

    Source: newuser

  • Yogurt

    Yogurt The Pirate has one eye, a floppy tongue, and a whole lot of happiness (and Instagram followers).Source: newuser

  • Zoe and Bailey

    Ms. Zoe and Mr. Bailey are unlikely besties. All of their pictures get thousands of likes.Source: newuser

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