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For over a hundred years, scientists have puzzled over why most orange cats are male—now, a study may have cracked the genetic code.

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Domestic orange cats have provided scientists a window into an unusual mutational mechanism. - Tambako the Jaguar/Moment RF/Getty ...

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 by ...

Cats are awesome. There are just so many different types of them, and they all look so different. Different cats have different charms, too. For example, Ragdoll cats are floppy, and Persian cats are ...

If you've been lucky enough to share a home with an orange cat, you know just how special they are. Orange cats have a way of standing out from other cats. Maybe it's their brightly colored fur, their ...

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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, ...