Calico cats are some of our favorite multicolored cuties. Their spots and splotches are so fun, creating a distinctive look.

Stanford Medicine researchers discover mechanisms of sex-linked genetic mutation giving rise to ginger felines.

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

A black kitten in an orange trick-or-treating bucket You really don't have to dig too deep to conjure up some memorable Halloween-themed cat names. Your name could simply be a reference to the ...

Scientists have finally narrowed down on a long theorised elusive genetic mutation that makes orange cats so unique, unlike any other mammal. While the orange fur colour can be seen across mammals ...

to name just a few. Unlike any other “ginger” mammals, orange cats’ coloration owes to a sex-linked gene, which is why 80% of orange felines are fellas. The unique sex-linked orange genetic ...

While the orange fur colour can be seen across mammals, including tigers, golden retrievers, orangutans and red-headed humans, only in domestic cats is the colouration linked to sex, appearing ...