World's smallest cat only weighs 1 kg — here's everything to know about her

Cats can be of any size or shape, whether they live in the wild or just prowl your living room.

Known as "big cats," tigers and lions typically weigh between 198 and 584 pounds. The largest known lion weighed approximately 690 pounds, and the largest known tiger weighed approximately 846 pounds, according to USA Today.

However, what about the opposite end of the spectrum? Which feline is the tiniest in the world? What you should know about the smallest cats is as follows:

As per the International Society for Endangered Cats Canada, the rusty-spotted cat is among the tiniest members of the cat family. It is Asia's tiniest wild cat.

The society states that this cat weighs between 2 and 3.5 pounds and measures between 13 and 19 inches in length. The rusty-spotted cat's tail, which ranges in length from 5.9 to 11 inches, makes up roughly half of its body.

Smaller than domestic cats are rusty-spotted cats. They feature two white streaks by the inner corners of their eyes, large ears, and short, spherical heads. Their body is covered in numerous black markings and streaks, giving them a brown-gray coloration.

Only India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are home to this species, according to the Felidae Conservation Fund. Although they can also be found in grasslands, hill slopes, shrublands, and other habitats, rusty-spotted cats are prevalent in both dry and moist deciduous woods.

On the other hand, Purina claims that the Singapura is the tiniest breed of cat, and that it is the tamed cousin of the wild cat. Given that this cat is native to Malaysia, it makes sense that its name means "Singapore" in that language.

The singapura is a small, powerful bird. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, male cats weigh between 6 to 8 pounds, while female cats weigh about 5 pounds. This breed takes 15 to 24 months to attain adult size.