The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or "swirled," is the most typical fur pattern of house cats. It features wide, rounded spots on the sides and a clear ‘M’ on the forehead. Swirls are ...

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Many cat breeds boast unique fur patterns that look like mosaic masterpieces. Calicos, Bengals, and Maine Coons are just a few breeds with coats that can make you do a double-take. Tortoiseshell cats ...

How do tabby cats get their stripes? We know that domestic cats have different colours of fur because their hair follicles produce different types of the pigment melanin, but until now the genetic ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a strange cat coat pattern in Finland. Feral cats in the ...

Some fur babies stop you in your tracks, and this one does it without even trying. With beautiful pale blue eyes that don’t quite point in the same direction and a coat pattern that feels almost too ...

Our pets don't seem to have much in common with the wild animals they're related to, but the genes that dictate the color patterns in house cats are the same as those that produce the coats of some, ...