The genetic basis for a striking new coat color – known as ‘salmiac’ – has been identified in domestic cats in Finland Swedish salty liquorice “Djungelvrål” (in English: roar of the jungle). (Credit: Marcin Floryan/CC … [+] BY-SA 2.5) Marcin Floryan via a Creative Commons license Oh, this is fun: A collaboration of scientists from … Read more
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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! Sal ammoniac staining in cats. Notable features of the coloration are: “tuxedo” (also called bicolor) white spots in the absence of white spot alleles (Ws, g), and additional gradation of the pigment in hairs with a primary color to no pigmentation at … Read more