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Scientists Solve the Genetic Mystery of Orange Cats
Original: Secret of Orange Cats Revealed After 60-Year Search
Researchers have identified the genetic mutation behind orange fur in cats, resolving a question that has puzzled scientists since the 1960s. Unlike other coat colors, the orange trait had never been linked to a known gene, and the new findings reveal an unusual genetic mechanism at work. The discovery is being widely shared and discussed among science enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.
Why now: A long-standing scientific mystery about a familiar, beloved animal has finally been solved, making it broadly shareable news.
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