Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The gene that causes orange coloration in cats had been pondered for years, but never actually found—until now. Cats with ...

cats with orange fur are both cultural icons and beloved pets. But their distinctive color comes with a genetic twist—most orange tabbies are male, while calicos and tortoiseshells are nearly ...

Orange cats may be known for their silly behavior, but two new studies are a step closer to understanding "the why" behind the furry felines' coloring. Two independent studies published on May 15 ...

Many an orange cat-affiliated human will vouch for their cat's, let's say, specialness. But now scientists have confirmed that there is, in fact, something unique about ginger-hued domestic felines.

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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 ...

Leroy Brown is an orange cat who has a favorite stuffie - it's an adorable little kitty that looks just like him! The video ...

The lost link in a gene called ARHGAP36 makes it so that the cells in orange felines produce lighter colors for their skin, eyes, and fur tone. In ginger cats’ melanocytes, the cells responsible ...

Scientists have finally unraveled the long-standing mystery behind orange cat fur, pinpointing the Arhgap36 gene as the key factor. Two independent studies, one in the US and another in Japan ...

In this video, his orange cat, Spaghetti Pete, is hungry and ready for dinner. He has the cutest way of letting his granddad ...