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Cat Genetics

Top 10 Random Facts About Cats
Cat FactsCat Genetics
Top 10 Random Facts About Cats

While we're working our science at the lab we find a few random facts about cats. Here are some of our recent favorites. Will you know them all?

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Feline Melanism: Adaptive and Evolutionary Significance
Cat PhysiologyCat Genetics
Feline Melanism: Adaptive and Evolutionary Significance

Feline melanism (dark coat coloration) is a fairly common polymorphism observed incats, but it is still widely speculated what kind of adaptive and evolutionary significance it has.

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Body Type Mutations In Cats
Cat GeneticsCat Breeds
Body Type Mutations In Cats

Unique traits like extra toes and ears or bobtails are fascinating and attract lots of attention from cat fans, but they result from changes in genes. While these changes contribute to the diversity of cat populations, they can also cause illnesses. So, understanding your catā€™s genetics helps keep them in good health. Letā€™s learn some of the physical changes caused by genetic changes in cats.

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