The World's Only Cat Circus Reopens in Moscow

A cat doing a handstand at the Moscow Cat Theater — Cats do handstands, wobble on tightropes, and leap over clowns at the amazing Moscow Cat Theater

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Cat fanciers, take note: the world's only cat circus has reopened in Moscow.

The acrocats cross tightropes, scamper atop rocking horses, and even deign to get their paws dirty with a little comedy at the Moscow Cat Theater.

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