{"id":521105,"date":"2026-03-13T12:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/521105\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:16:13","slug":"tiny-black-kitten-looks-exactly-like-a-baby-bat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/521105\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Black Kitten Looks Exactly Like a Baby Bat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you\u2019ve ever had a human baby or spent time around one, you may have played that classic little game where you gently stretch their arms above their head and ask, \u201cHow big is baby?\u201d before answering, \u201cSooooooo big!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Well\u2026 that is sort of what is happening in this tiny kitten video, except instead of a baby human, we have a teeny-tiny Black Kitten, whose arms are stretched up in the air, and the result is honestly a little bit shocking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Because when those paws go up, this kitten stops looking like a kitten and starts looking suspiciously like a baby vampire bat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The cute little clip from the TikTok account @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@just.lulu.2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:just.lulu.2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;just.lulu.2025&quot;}\" class=\"link \">just.lulu.2025<\/a> shows the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tiny-black-kitten-pouncing-on-bed-looks-like-dryer-lint\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tiny Black Kitten;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;tiny Black Kitten&quot;}\" class=\"link \">tiny Black Kitten<\/a> with his little arms stretched above his head, and the pose makes his small body, pointy ears, and wide eyes suddenly resemble what can only be described as a cartoonish baby bat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/pudgy-gray-frenchie-pupy-looks-like-baby-koala-bear\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Pudgy Gray Frenchie Looks Exactly Like a Baby Koala Bear;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Related&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Related: Pudgy Gray Frenchie Looks Exactly Like a Baby Koala Bear<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Or, as one commenter perfectly put it, \u201cHe looks like somebody was trying to draw the concept of a cat\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another viewer agreed that the resemblance was uncanny.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThat is the batiest cat I\u2019ve ever seen!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Others were simply overwhelmed by the tiny creature\u2019s chaotic cuteness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAwww, take a look at this cutie patootie,\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some people pointed out that kittens this young often look a little extra strange before their fluffy coats fully grow in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBefore they really grow in the fuzzies. Too cute,\u201d one viewer said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Of course, the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/maine-coon-kitten-shows-off-vampire-fangs-during-nap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tiny kitten\u2019s sharp little teeth;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;tiny kitten\u2019s sharp little teeth&quot;}\" class=\"link \">tiny kitten\u2019s sharp little teeth<\/a> and miniature claws didn\u2019t go unnoticed either.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHis little murder mittens are adorable!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another person summed up the entire situation in a single dramatic question.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhat in the name of gargoyles is that?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But perhaps the most accurate description of all came from someone who clearly understood exactly what we were looking at.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cTiny little vampire cat bat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Black Cats Get a Bad Rap<img alt=\"Black Cat rolling on a bed.Image Via&amp;colon; Larysa Shcherbyna&amp;sol;Shutterstock\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e99563c4b154fd85d7a19edc3ee288b6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Black Cat rolling on a bed.Image Via&amp;colon; Larysa Shcherbyna&amp;sol;Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>(Image Via&amp;colon; Larysa Shcherbyna&amp;sol;Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/bestfriends.org\/stories\/features\/bad-luck-black-cat-myths-debunked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Cats have carried a lot of unfair myths;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Black Cats have carried a lot of unfair myths&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Black Cats have carried a lot of unfair myths<\/a> and superstitions over the years. In many cultures, they were once associated with bad luck or spooky folklore, which led to a reputation they absolutely do not deserve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Growing up, I had two rescue Black Cats, and both of them were incredible. They were playful, affectionate, and loved attention just as much as any other kitty. In fact, many people who share their homes with Black Cats will tell you they tend to have especially sweet personalities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The truth is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucepets.com\/black-cat-superstitions-554444\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Cats are just like any other feline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Black Cats are just like any other feline&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Black Cats are just like any other feline<\/a> when it comes to temperament. What really matters is their individual personality and how they are raised and cared for.<\/p>\n<p>Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Adopt a Black Cat Around Halloween<img alt=\"Two Black CatsImage Via&amp;colon; Ranimiro Lotufo Neto&amp;sol;Shutterstock\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4ebab4ea96210e09687363ad3a2f0627.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Two Black CatsImage Via&amp;colon; Ranimiro Lotufo Neto&amp;sol;Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>(Image Via&amp;colon; Ranimiro Lotufo Neto&amp;sol;Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You may have heard people say that shelters discourage adopting Black Cats around Halloween because of safety concerns. Actually, most animal shelters and humane societies <a href=\"https:\/\/berkeleyhumane.org\/black-cats-and-halloween-an-old-wives-tale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:don&#039;t ban Black Cat adoptions during October;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;don&#039;&quot;}\" class=\"link \">don&#8217;t ban Black Cat adoptions during October<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Many shelters actually encourage adoptions year-round, including during Halloween season, because Black Cats often wait longer to find homes than other kitties simply due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.operationkindness.org\/breaking-down-halloween-black-cat-myths\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:lingering myths and outdated superstitions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lingering myths and outdated superstitions&quot;}\" class=\"link \">lingering myths and outdated superstitions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Animal shelters widely agree that responsible adopters should be welcomed at any time of year. So if you have ever considered adding a Black Cat to your family, your local shelter or humane society likely has some incredible kitties waiting to meet you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And who knows, one of them might even turn out to be a tiny vampire bat in disguise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\ud83d\udc36&quot;}\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \">SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\ud83d\udc3e&quot;}\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tiny-black-kitten-looks-like-baby-bat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Parade Pets&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pet News&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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