Orange Cat Mystery Cracked

Geneticists Solve the Mystery of Why Some Cats Are Orange—and Why They Tend to Be Males
Two new, preliminary papers identify a gene related to a cat’s coloration. The work also explains why tortoiseshell and calico cats tend to be females
Ginger, tortie, calico—the mystery gene responsible for orange color in cat coats has been found
Orange isn't the most typical coat color in cats. Most cats are non-orange, usually brown or gray tabbies with some pattern of black stripes, swirls or spots, or black or blue sol
New Orange Cat Study Decodes the Mystery Behind Their Alluring Color
Orange cats are just cats, but if you ask anyone who's lucky enough to have one, they'll swear that the orange-ness makes a difference. Orange cats have puzzled everyone for decades because of their funky personalities, the fact that most of them are male, and the actual color of their fur.
Orange Cat Mystery Cracked After 110 Years
Now, two studies have finally identified the genetic key to this mystery, solving a puzzle first theorized in 1912. The studies, conducted independently by Japanese and American research teams, have pinpointed the gene responsible for orange coat coloration in cats: ARHGAP36, informally dubbed the "Orange" gene.
Geneticists Have Finally Figured Out How Orange Cats Got Their Color
For all other animals, including redheaded humans, we know what causes this characteristic colour, but surprisingly, we didn’t know what causes it in cats – and felines in general – until now.
Secret behind orange fur in cats finally revealed!
Discover the scientific breakthrough behind the signature orange fur in cats. Learn about the genetic factors that make the majority of orange cats male versus the calico and tortoiseshell varieties.
Mystery of Why Some Cats are Orange Finally Solved
After a century of research, scientists have finally found what is responsible for the coat color of domesticated orange cats.
The Secret of Orange Cats Finally Uncovered After 60-Year Search
After 60 years of searching, geneticists have finally identified the gene behind the marmalade coloration in domestic cats.
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Has the mystery of orange cats finally been solved?
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