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

The ginger colour in cats’ coats has a curious link to being male or female. Now, scientists have finally pinpointed the gene responsible for ginger colour in cats.

New 'Salty Licorice' Cat Coat Pattern Linked to Genetic Mutation, Study Finds. The distinct coat coloring, named for a Finnish snack, was first observed in 2007 in cats from Finland.

What color are your cats’ coats? From black to ginger to tortoiseshell, cats come in all sorts of different colors, but they’re all the same kitties we know and love. Now, however, a new cat ...

A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair strands that start out black, and become white the further they grow from ...

Read here to learn more about Persian cats, their characteristics, ... For example, blue eyes usually accompany Himalayan coats. A healthy Persian cat’ can live between 15 and 20 years.

Frisky felines took over the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center over the weekend during the 51st annual Greater Baton Rouge Cat Show. More than 200 cats showcased their fur coats and endearing personalities ...

Scientists discover a new cat coat color and name it after a sweet snack. Adam England. Sat, April 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM UTC. 2 min read.