Norwegian Forest Cat Looks Like 'A Creature Out Of A Fairytale'

Some cats lead humdrum lives, confined to tiny homes with little to do, feeling bored and frustrated all day. Then there are cats like Mathias. In a captivating video that's been viewed more than 3.8 million times on TikTok — and racked up over 970,000 likes — the majestic 18-pound feline explores a Norwegian forest near Bergen, Norway, looking like a magical animal as he strides along trails and over creeks.

"That's a creature out of a fairytale," wrote one viewer, while another declared, "I'd be riding this thing to defend Narnia 😅." One netizen commented, "He has a quest for me, I just know it," and another person joked, "He's gonna tell you 'YOU SHALL NOT PASS .... without giving me treats!!'"

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Several netizens noted a strong similarity between Mathias and the cats of the "Warriors" fantasy books by Erin Hunter. "This is exactly how I imagined warrior cats as a kid," one fan of the bestselling series stated. Some people debated which of the "Warriors" clans Mathias would belong to. "Thunder clan territory fr," one person suggested, to which another netizen responded, "Honestly not to be that person but I think it's serving more shadowclan." Hollywood may want to pay attention to this comment: "Makes me realize how cool a warrior cats live action would be😭😭😭🙏."

Many viewers of the TikTok video expressed confusion over how to tell the fluffiest cat breeds apart and asked questions about how to distinguish between a Norwegian forest cat, a Maine coon cat, and other forest cats. The Norwegian forest cat can grow to be quite large, weighing up to 12 pounds for a female and 18 pounds for a male, but the Maine coon cat is even bigger, with females weighing up to 15 pounds and males potentially tipping the scales at a whopping 22 pounds. Both of these long-haired breeds tend to be loyal, loving, gentle, and friendly. Maine coons are usually more active than Norwegian forest cats, and a Norwegian tends to have a more triangular-shaped head and a flatter nose.

Mathias's substantial nose was the subject of much discussion and admiration. "He's very nose and I love that 😭💗," one person noted, and another commented, "The shape of his nose omggg what a handsome boy 🙏." Mathias himself also inspired many viewers with the desire to bring home a cat just like him. "Now I need a Norwegian forest cat," wrote one. Another announced, "Hmmm... I will take 46 please 😭😭😭."