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A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
Popular Mechanics ^
| March, 2025
| jackie Appel
Posted on 09/17/2025 6:13:31 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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'Salmiak' or 'Salty Liquorice’ coat coloring in cats.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
New cat?
Looks like an old cat..........................
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:16:32 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
“You sequenced my genome! Shame on you!”
The cat seems to say.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I have the reverse of that...a black smoke cat. His fur is black on the ends but white at the roots. We named him Dusty for obvious reasons...lol
The one you show is very beautiful!
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:18:17 AM PDT
by
BamaBelle
(Psa 143:8 - ...cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
“potentially contributing to the preservation of this trait in our feline companions”
As well as thousands of dollars to the pockets of breeders.
I’ll keep picking up feral strays for NO cost, think you.
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:21:03 AM PDT
by
Cletus.D.Yokel
(There are no more conspiracy theories, only questions that further the truth.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Either would be a pretty good name for a cat. 🐱💻
“...a group of cat experts lead by feline geneticist Heidi Anderson.”
Yes, that’s right, a group. I have no problem with that.
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:21:34 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Looks like regular old black & white.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:26:45 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴)
To: Telepathic Intruder
Catz....
Do You Trust Them?
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:28:44 AM PDT
by
Big Red Badger
(ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Except for the eyes, you could print that pic in black and white.
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:34:11 AM PDT
by
17th Miss Regt
(Fascist, deplorable, and proud of it!)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:39:57 AM PDT
by
gundog
(The ends justify the mean tweets. )
To: Diana in Wisconsin
“That cat is high...
“Look at that look in his eye!
“Man, he’s high...
“Higher than a kite!”
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:46:40 AM PDT
by
kinsman redeemer
(The real enemy seeks to devour what is good. )
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I would’ve just called it a salt-n-pepper cat.
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:47:31 AM PDT
by
skr
(1 Peter 1:15 - But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation)
To: Telepathic Intruder
Please have your eyes checked.
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:47:45 AM PDT
by
madison10
(There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:49:14 AM PDT
by
Niteranger68
(How to crash a liberal: Step 1 - Point. Step 2 - Laugh. Step 3 - Enjoy!)
To: kinsman redeemer
What’s more, he’s got no shoes upon his feet.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
When talking about defying genetic expectations WRT fur color, I’m thinking of something like a natural occurence of cobalt blue, not just a black and white mix.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
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posted on
09/17/2025 6:58:28 AM PDT
by
MayflowerMadam
(It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino)
To: gundog
“A white sport coat, and a pink carnation.
He’s all dressed up
For the show!”
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Doesn’t matter what color of cat you are, there’s no dogs allowed. - XTC
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posted on
09/17/2025 7:01:02 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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