It turns out the unique color is caused by a recessive genetic mutation, rather than the expression of a gene known to turn cats white. You’ve probably heard of spooky black cats, chaotic orange ...

These mutations are often the result of genetic anomalies, and they bestow upon these cats an appearance that seems almost otherworldly. In this article, ... Read more The post 15 Big Cat Species ...

The mutation is recessive, so a cat will only be have the salmiak color if they inherit it from both parents, which explains why it’s still pretty uncommon. However, the official discovery of ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Admit it, you've wondered why on earth your cat's hair color is not uniform. Turns out it actually comes from a genetic mutation, and new research is challenging ...

A genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus — a mutation associated with increased infectiousness and disease severity — has been found in two cats, in what scientists say is another ...