Scientists have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a strange cat coat pattern in Finland. Feral cats in the Scandinavian country started appearing with the mutation in 2007. These cats ...

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Domestic cats with their wide varieties of colors and fascinating cat fur patterns have a solid display of the variations of ...

Now, researchers have identified the gene that is behind these patterns. Analysis of skin samples from cat embryos at different stages of development helped experts from the HudsonAlpha Institute for ...

The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or "swirled," is the most typical fur pattern of house cats. It features wide, rounded spots on the sides and a clear ‘M’ on the forehead. Swirls are ...