With their colorful splotches of fur, calicos are some of the most easily recognized cats. However, calico is not a breed, but rather a color pattern. Any breed of domestic cat with a tri-color coat ...

The gene that causes orange coloration in cats had been pondered for years, but never actually found—until now. Cats with orange coats get them from a deletion (meaning a missing segment) mutation in ...

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, ...

No two cats are exactly alike, regardless of how physically similar they may appear. They have personalities, preferences, and relationships that are truly one of a kind, but every now and then, you ...

(NewsNation) — Two studies reportedly have solved the genetic mystery behind orange-colored domestic cats. Two independent research teams that published works simultaneously in Current Biology said ...

Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome of orange, calico and tortoiseshell ...

Every group of cats has that one friend who’s just a little extra in all ways. They’re braver when they hear loud noises, ones that run to the chaos instead of away, and it’s fun to watch those ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An unnamed 2-year-old calico tabby cat from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit is looking for her forever home. She is described as a friendly girl.

I pride myself on being in the loop about all of the cool cats in the world. I love to keep up with cool cats, and when there's a new one to be seen, I get unreasonably excited. I don't even have cats ...

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, ...