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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.

1 posted on 09/17/2025 6:13:31 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

New cat?

Looks like an old cat..........................


2 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....................)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“You sequenced my genome! Shame on you!”

The cat seems to say.


3 posted on 09/17/2025 6:17:38 AM PDT by Empire_of_Liberty
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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!


4 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.)
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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.


5 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.)
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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.


6 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.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Looks like regular old black & white.


7 posted on 09/17/2025 6:23:20 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
From last year, for anyone who wants to get their geek on...

A new Finnish flavor of feline coat coloration, “salmiak,” is associated with a 95-kb deletion downstream of the KIT gene

Pretty kitty...

8 posted on 09/17/2025 6:26:45 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Catz....
Do You Trust Them?


9 posted on 09/17/2025 6:28:44 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Except for the eyes, you could print that pic in black and white.


10 posted on 09/17/2025 6:34:11 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt (Fascist, deplorable, and proud of it!)
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11 posted on 09/17/2025 6:39:57 AM PDT by gundog (The ends justify the mean tweets. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“That cat is high...
“Look at that look in his eye!
“Man, he’s high...
“Higher than a kite!”


12 posted on 09/17/2025 6:46:40 AM PDT by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I would’ve just called it a salt-n-pepper cat.


13 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)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Please have your eyes checked.


14 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.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Cookies & cream


15 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!)
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To: kinsman redeemer

What’s more, he’s got no shoes upon his feet.


16 posted on 09/17/2025 6:51:02 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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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.


17 posted on 09/17/2025 6:52:05 AM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

OK. I want him.


18 posted on 09/17/2025 6:58:28 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino)
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To: gundog

“A white sport coat, and a pink carnation.
He’s all dressed up
For the show!”


19 posted on 09/17/2025 6:59:29 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Doesn’t matter what color of cat you are, there’s no dogs allowed. - XTC


20 posted on 09/17/2025 7:01:02 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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