Stanford Medicine researchers discover mechanisms of sex-linked genetic mutation giving rise to ginger felines.

Why, among all mammals that come in sunset shades, are domestic cats the only ones whose orange coloring is so tightly bound to sex? Kaelin now believes he has the answer. In a study published ...

The existence of orange cats dates back to at least the 12th century, but scientists have only had theories that a sex-linked ...

There are more male orange cats than females because this gene is located on the X-chromosome, which males only have one copy ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a ...

Researchers at the University of Maryland recently revealed a disturbing trend: cats are catching bird flu—and dying from ...

infecting mammals in at least 31 states. Among those infected are cows in 12 states, foxes, mice, striped skunks, mountain lions and harbor seals, and alpacas. At least 21 domestic cats in nine ...

Why Experts Say Bird Flu Could Be a Bigger Risk for Cats This Summer first appeared on Parade Pets on May 25, 2025 Check out ...

Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through cat videos, ...

“When outside, cats are [an] invasive species that kill birds, reptiles, and other wildlife,” NYC Bird Alliance points out. “But despite being fed, they kill wild birds and other animals by ...

This is a simple and plausible story: wily new predators arrive, decimating unwary native mammals. In response, conservationists and governments have declared war on foxes and cats with large ...