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Orange You Glad We Finally Figured Out Why Some Cats Are Ginger
Two separate research teams have detailed the answer in two studies published Thursday in the journal Current Biology. They’ve identified the precise genetic mutation in these cats that explains their orangeness—a mutation not seen in other animals with similar coloration.
Scientists unravel mystery behind what gives orange cats their color
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 for color tones, the ARHGAP36 gene is much more active.
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, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are ...
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I have four cats - two are a certain color and they're absolutely crazyI have two ginger cats and two calico cats - and in my house, it's the ginger felines who are the most mischievous and vocal.
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Lost cat dodges ‘countless dangers’ to make journey home in FloridaA determined feline made a solo 2.7-mile journey home after being separated from his caretakers last month. The fluffy, ...
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