A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair strands ...

All cats are genetically tabbies thanks to the agouti gene. In many cats and cat breeds, the agouti gene is suppressed, giving them a solid color. When it comes through, however, the agouti gene ...

From sleek black to vibrant orange tabby cat patterns, motley calico, and mottled tortoiseshell, these colors provide spectral joy for the eyes. But what determines a cat's coat color? The answer ...

But after digging through all the known genetic variations ... And the mutation was recessive—the cat would only express this color if it inherited the mutation from both parents, which explains ...