The mystery of orange cats is solved: A gene explains why most are male
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16 Puede 2025, 08:15 From Garfield to Nurang, a feline who recently went viral for stealing the hearts of thousands of tourists at Bangkok International Airport (Thailand), orange cats have left their mark on popular culture. Their image, which had already been immortalized in Renaissance paintings, is associated with a reputation for being mischievous, sociable, playful, and lovers of chaos. Beyond their unique behavior, these vibrant redheads have sparked scientific curiosity: behind the origin of their color lies a genetic mystery that now has an explanation. Two independent studies conducted by U.S. and Japanese scientists have analyzed the genetic origin of the color in these cats.
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