World's oldest cat still a nimble mice-catcher at 26

Corduroy, the new 'oldest living cat' according to Guinness World Records, is shown in Sister, Oregon, in this undated handout photo provided by the Guinness World Records on Aug 13, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Guinness World Book of Records

An Oregon cat with a fondness for sharp cheddar and catching mice has become the oldest pet feline in the world at 26 years and 13 days, Guinness World Records officials said recently.

Corduroy lives in the rural community of Sisters, Oregon, about 160km south-east of Portland, and spends plenty of time outside, the organisation said in a statement.