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 ...

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 ...

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

Why cats are orange (and tortoiseshell and calico) Stanford Medicine researchers discover mechanisms of a sex-linked genetic mutation that give rise to ginger felines ...

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

A tiny calico cat named Blue has captured hearts online after a viral TikTok video revealed her rare form of feline dwarfism. Despite being three years old, Blue could easily be mistaken for a ...

A Japanese research team led by Kyushu University professor Hiroyuki Sasaki has said it discovered a gene that determines the color patterns of the tricolored calico cat, known in Japan as mike neko.

Orange cats are special — and not just because of notoriety for silly behavior. They have also been a longtime genetic enigma. Scientists have now cracked the cat color code. Two studies ...

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 ...

Frances, the First Cat of Kansas, residing at the governor's mansion, has passed away. Governor Laura Kelly announced Frances's death on social media, highlighting the cat's impact.

Calico cats have large white patches with smaller areas of black and orange.