Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, ...

In a nutshell Scientists have identified a specific 5,100-letter DNA deletion in the ARHGAP36 gene on the X chromosome that causes orange fur in cats, solving a genetic mystery that has puzzled ...

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

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat ...

Females are more likely to be tortoiseshell or calico because they have two X chromosomes ... Garfield might be the most iconic orange tabby around, but Hollywood has seen quite a few leading cats of ...

It has been known for decades that it is genetics that gives orange tabby cats their distinctive colouring, but exactly where ...

Scientists at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan explained in a paper published last week that orange cats are missing a ...

Hibiscus’ story: Hibiscus has been waiting patiently for someone to choose her to be their loving companion. She has a beautiful, shiny coat with markings that will make you sigh in awe. She’s ...

Females are more likely to be tortoiseshell or calico because they ... might be the most iconic orange tabby around, but Hollywood has seen quite a few leading cats of the same color—Heathcliff ...

There are more male orange cats than females because this gene is located on the X-chromosome, which males only have one copy of. Females are more likely to be tortoiseshell or calico because they ...