Orange cats, those adorable, often mischievous felines, have long puzzled scientists. Known for their vibrant color, they also share a quirky genetic trait that sets them apart from other mammals. It ...

One sweet cat's goatee definitely makes him look like the latter. In addition to his little orange goatee, though, he's a ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m planning on adopting a cat next year. I’ve always wanted a calico cat, so I’ll be looking for one. I just think their coloring is so pretty and unique. My friend and next door neighbor ...

Here, kitty kitty! If that’s a never-ending refrain in your house, it’s about time you named your new pet. Sure, aloof cats ...

Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome of orange, calico and tortoiseshell ...

Cats have long been associated with magic and spirituality. Some people believe they have a foot — or paw — in the spirit realm. Others think the presence of a cat brings good luck, and in many ...

Two teams of scientists at Kyushu University in Japan and Stanford University in California determined that ginger cats’ color comes down to a missing segment of their genetic code, according to their ...

Orange cats are thought to be the friendliest of all cats, but is this just a myth? Self-report surveys indeed suggest that orange cats are more affectionate. This finding, however, could be a result ...