# Interactive Global Cat Maps This Fun Cat Map App Lets Users Track All Cat Residents of the World By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-map References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/03/04/Cat-Map-A-Survey-of-Cats/) & [sites.zsl.org](http://sites.zsl.org/maps/catmap) This interesting new application is called the Cat Map and helps users conveniently track all cat residents of the world that have been registered, accompanied by photos uploaded by their owners. Cat lovers from all around the world can register their cat's name, type, location and color on this extensive map and enjoy viewing the statistics and facts of all these different felines. This map has been created by the Zoological Society of London in order to promote the [London Zoo’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-house) new [Tiger Territory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memphian-hotel). Out of hundreds of cats, you can actually view the two tigers that have been registered on it, out of 302 Sumatran tigers known to exist in the world. The map's success has been a surprisingly rapid one with 1,809 cats already registered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Cat Tracking:** The interactive cat map app highlights the potential for personalized tracking and monitoring of pets worldwide. - **Crowdsourced Pet Data:** The cat map app demonstrates the value of collecting and analyzing data from cat owners around the world. - **Promoting Animal Conservation:** The success of the cat map app showcases the potential for using technology to raise awareness and support for endangered animal species. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Tech:** The cat map app presents opportunities for pet tech companies to develop innovative tracking and monitoring devices for cats. - **Data Analytics:** The cat map app highlights the need for data analytics companies to leverage crowdsourced pet data for insights and market analysis. - **Wildlife Conservation:** The cat map app opens doors for collaboration between technology and wildlife conservation organizations to promote endangered species awareness and protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Research-Backed Cat Happiness Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-happiness-scale.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md) - [Immersive Cat Lover Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Cat Safety Checkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-cats-eat-it.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharaohs-lost-cat.md) - [Cat-Tracking Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-for-cats.md) - [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md) - [Connected Cat Activity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cat-collar.md)