It is commonly believed that a ginger cat is more likely to cause trouble than other breeds but most feline fans might not realise that orange-coloured moggies are predominantly male. Scientists have ...

Garfield, Puss in Boots, Aristocats' Toulouse – cultural icons maybe, ginger most certainly. And now scientists across two continents have uncovered the DNA mystery that has given our furry friends, ...

Scientists believe a gene mutation produces more orange fur in males and may also explain their friendly nature Sarah Knapton is the Science Editor of The Telegraph and has covered all areas of ...

What exactly makes ginger cats ginger has been a long standing mystery for scientists. Whilst it has been known for decades that it is down to genetics, it hasn't been discovered where in the genetic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orange and tortoiseshell house cats (torties) have long been an enigma for hair coloration in mammals: now, the genetic basis of ...

Scientists have finally narrowed down on a long theorised elusive genetic mutation that makes orange cats unique, unlike any other mammal. While the orange fur colour can be seen across mammals, ...

Researchers in the United States and Japan have discovered the genetic basis for ginger cats' orange fur. The ARHGAP36 gene is responsible for this unique coloration. A missing DNA segment in this ...