Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, ...

First of two parts When it comes to choosing a feline companion, many prospective cat owners consider not only the personality and appearance of the breed ...

Gen Z is feline this trend. “Calico hair” — a dye job inspired by the black, white, and orange patches that appear on calico cats — is suddenly all the rage with Zoomers looking to stand ...

With their colorful splotches of fur, calicos are some of the most easily recognized cats. However, calico is not a breed, but rather a color pattern. Any breed of domestic cat with a tri-color ...

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Stanford ...

Unlike any other “ginger” mammals, orange cats’ coloration owes to a sex-linked gene, which is why 80% of orange felines are fellas.

Discover how Abigail, the Calico cat, finds her perfect match with Barbara, offering comfort in her forever home.

Scientists uncover a unique gene variant responsible for orange cat fur, revealing a novel pigmentation mechanism exclusive to felines.

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are both cultural icons and beloved pets. But their distinctive color comes ...

Tabby-calico cat Hibiscus is a gentle soul who adores snuggling Hibiscus, a 1-year-old domestic shorthair, will let you know how much she loves you. (Courtesy of DREAM Animal Rescue) ...