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The existence of orange cats dates back to at least the 12th century, but scientists have only had theories that a sex-linked genetic mutation is behind it. Now, new research has pinpointed the exact variant, and it involves a gene that has previously been unknown to impact pigmentation in animals. So while there are other orange-colored mammals, the ginger cat is one of a kind.

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[-] lvxferre@mander.xyz 2 points 4 days ago

All orange I’ve ever met were loveable. When they weren’t bat-shit crazy.

That boy was both things. At the same time. Sometimes one because of the other. For example, my sister often says the cat wouldn't leave her alone, while she was styling her own hair; nope, the orange cat had to get his fur styled too. (Petting him with a hand smelling like hair cream was enough.)

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