Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, ...

The existence of orange cats dates back to at least the 12th century, but scientists have only had theories that a sex-linked ...

“For more than a century, orange coat color in cats has been recognized as an exception to the genetic rules that explain ...

Scientists have taken advantage of the wide variety of cat colors and patterns to study genetics since the turn ... Centuries ago, the rare orange, calico or tortoiseshell cat may have caught ...

Scientists have finally uncovered the secret behind why some cats have that beautiful orange fur. In a recent study, ...

Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a ...

The Devon Rex is one of the friendliest cat breeds around. Wide-eyed with excitement most of the time, these kitties, which ...

A Stanford-led study has identified a mutation on the X chromosome that causes orange fur in cats. The mutation switches on ...

A newly discovered gene, Arhgap36, explains the rare orange coloring in cats and why most are male. It could have effects ...

A 23-year-old cat has melted hearts online after a touching video showed her enjoying another sunny season — her favorite ...

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat ... with a genetic twist—most orange tabbies are male, while calicos and tortoiseshells are nearly always female. This pattern points ...

Scientists believe a gene mutation produces more orange fur in males and may also explain their friendly nature ...