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Scientists track down mutation that makes orange cats orange
Scientists have confirmed that there is something unique about ginger-hued domestic felines. In a new study, Stanford ...
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Devon Rex cats are the curly-coated, elfish-looking breed that thrives in human company and loves to play
The Devon Rex is one of the friendliest cat breeds around. Wide-eyed with excitement most of the time, these kitties, which ...
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Why Are Some Cats Orange? Scientists Solve Decades-Old Mystery
What makes orange cats orange? For over 60 years, scientists have been searching for the answer. Researchers from Japan have ...
Hearts Break as 23-Year-Old Cat Makes It to Her Favorite Time of Year
A 23-year-old cat has melted hearts online after a touching video showed her enjoying another sunny season — her favorite ...
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Orange Cats Are Genetically Unlike Any Other Mammal and Now We Know Why
“For more than a century, orange coat color in cats has been recognized as an exception to the genetic rules that explain ...
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Scientists discover ‘meow-tation’ gives ginger cats their distinct color
Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have pinpointed the X-linked mutation behind orange fur in house cats.
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Why a Mutation in Ginger Cats Might Explain Both Color (and Chaos)
A Stanford-led study has identified a mutation on the X chromosome that causes orange fur in cats. The mutation switches on ...
The reason your ginger cat is likely to be male
Scientists believe a gene mutation produces more orange fur in males and may also explain their friendly nature ...
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Hearts Break as 23-Year-Old Cat Makes It to Her Favorite Time of Year
23 is a rare and impressive age. According to PetMD, the average life expectancy for indoor cats is around 13 to 17 years, though many factors — such as diet, lifestyle, and genetics — can ...