Fluffy Siberian Cat Gives Birth To 5 New Babies - And They're Just As Gorgeous As Her

From chill to mischievous to absolutely gorgeous — or a funny mix of all three — there are so many different kinds of cats. The former (an easygoing bunch) are often compared to their canine counterparts, and the latter? They should be supermodels! It looks like we've got some new supermodels on our hands with one popular Instagram video. These five fluffy Siberian kittens were born to an equally gorgeous mom!

Beautiful Kiro, Todi, May, and Mavi were once the only resident Siberian cats in their Italian home. They're shown at the beginning of the video sitting in a neat little row on the kitchen counter. But that's before Mavi became "Momma Mavi." Sweet Mavi's seen in the next moments of the video feeding and snuggling up to her five new little kittens inside her crate.

"These tiny little meatballs are officially part of our family," said the Instagrammer who shared excitement about going from a big to an even bigger family. Viewers were excited too, offering their "congratulations" to Mavi, the new mom. According to the Instagrammer, the kittens will bring joy, make them laugh, and turn part of their home into a nursery with "a highly questionable number of residents." Sounds like a good time to us!

Mavi and her little ones are absolutely precious, and "gorgeous" is right. Siberian cats are known for their long, luxurious coats, large eyes, and overall majestic beauty. When it comes to these larger-than-average beauties, though, there's even more than meets the eye — like their magical lore.

Now deemed a pretty fancy breed, ancient Siberian cats (aka Siberian Forest Cats) once roamed the forests of Siberia as early as 1000 A.D. They are considered a "landrace" breed, which means they developed in a specific region over time — a lot like Maine Coons in the U.S. They were later found in shops and markets around Russia, and it is believed they were valued (and domesticated) for their rodent control. Siberians also served another, more magical purpose. While some cats may seem like a creature out of a fairytale, Siberian cats quite literally are. They're a major part of many children's fairy tales and folklore, often said to be protectors and guides to other worlds. 

It wasn't until the late 19th century that the rest of the world became familiar with Siberian cats thanks to early cat shows in England. Then, in the 1990s, they finally came to the United States. They're known for being quite affectionate and even "dog-like" (like this one who packs on the love when his dad picks him up). In case you're wondering, these magical creatures definitely make good pets— even with nine of them all together!