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Scientists Solve the 60-Year Mystery of Orange Cats
Original: Secret of Orange Cats Revealed After 60-Year Search
Researchers have identified the genetic mutation behind orange fur in cats, ending a search that began in the 1960s. Unlike other coat colours, the trait traces to a deletion affecting the ARHGAP36 gene on the X chromosome, which is why most orange cats are male. The findings explain the familiar pattern of orange toms and tortoiseshell females, and cat lovers online are sharing the news widely.
Why now: The discovery resolves a long-standing genetics puzzle with broad popular appeal among cat owners.
ARHGAP36 geneorange catsStanford UniversityKyushu University
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