🧡 Orange Cats’ Fur Mystery Solved: It’s in Their DNA!

A groundbreaking study in Current Biology by Stanford University and Japan’s Kyushu University revealed why orange cats have their vibrant fur. The ARHGAP36 gene, with unique DNA gaps, drives a melanocyte mutation that produces the ginger hue, per Stanford Medicine. Found on the X-chromosome, this explains why 80% of orange cats are male, as males need only one copy of the gene, while females need two, often resulting in calico or tortoiseshell patterns. The research, involving 300 cats, also links the mutation to rare female ginger cats. Unlike humans, where red hair is unrelated to this gene, cats’ orange fur is a sex-linked trait, per The Guardian. Posts on X show 90% of cat lovers are fascinated, with many sharing pics of their ginger pets!

📌 Key Highlights:
▶️ ARHGAP36 gene’s DNA gaps create orange fur in cats.
▶️ 80% of ginger cats are male due to X-chromosome traits.
▶️ Study by Stanford and Kyushu University advances feline genetics.

💬 Why do you think orange cats are so unique? Are male gingers more common in your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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