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

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 ...

Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have pinpointed the X-linked mutation behind orange fur in house cats.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Cats are arguably perfect. At least, evidence suggests that felines, which have evolved with minimal variation and maximal efficiency, have reached the “perfect” genetic form. “Everything ...

Maine Coons are celebrated for their diverse and striking coat colors, and this tool supports responsible breeding practices ...