Orange cats have earned an online reputation for being chaotic, energetic rascals. But among scientists, they’ve long been ...

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 ...

Orange and tortoiseshell house cats (torties) have long been an enigma for hair coloration in mammals: now, the genetic basis ...

For all other animals, including redheaded humans, we know what causes this characteristic colour, but surprisingly, we ...

Now, though, it seems that scientists have finally cracked the code (no pun intended) as to what on earth is going on with ...

This remarkably well-preserved cub could help scientists answer questions about sabertooth anatomy, hunting, and even coat color.

Garfield, star of the eponymous comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1978, is, like many of the cats that roam our homes, ...

Male cats have only one X chromosome, which they inherit from their mother. Since the mutation responsible for orange fur is ...