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Here are some pretty cool facts about our beautiful black felines. 1. The Role of Eumelanin in Black Cat Hair Color. The black color of a cat's hair is due to a pigment called eumelanin, which is produced in the hair follicle. Black cats produce a coat that's rich in eumelanin, which gives their fur a deep, dark color.
Sumatran Rain Rituals: A Peculiar Tradition. In Sumatra, when the drought is long and rain is needed, a black cat is found and thrown into the river. The village folk line the bank, forcing the cat to swim until almost exhausted. Once the cat is exhausted they allow the cat to get out of the water.
78. Hey all, brand new poster. For a while my older cat, Winter, has been very sensitive near the base of the her tail. If scratched there she licks the air or the nearest surface, so I try hard not to even touch her there unless I'm brushing her. In that specific area I've noticed little black flecks dotting her coat, so I suspected fleas.
21. Purraise. 1. Abby is a very, very vocal black cat. Our vet told us that the majority of black cats are descendent from Siamese or Himalayan lines, and so tend to be very vocal. It wouldn't be so bad, except that she's a little hard of hearing... which means she has to meow much louder to hear herself. Oct 9, 2006.
39. You need to know more black cats, you simply don't have enough to go on to assume they can't meow normally. Most cats can and do meow normally, but they have their own meows for us. These will often sound squeaky, airy/faint, chirpy, or just what you'd call "cute".
The black and red colors in cats have what is known as "dilute" versions. In essence, a different gene causes the hair to have fewer pigments, creating a diluted version of the original color. Solid blue cats are, in fact, the dilute version of black cats. Cream tabbies are the dilute version of red tabbies.
Bald cats come in the same variety of cat colors and patterns. They can be black, white, blue, calico, bi-colors, tabby, or even color-pointed. The difference is that the overall pink skin tone is mixed into the cat's "coat" color, creating a very unique look. This is why white sphynx cats usually look pink. These cats require frequent grooming ...
The color orange in cats is the result of a genetic mutation on the X chromosome from black/brown to orange. As orange cats age, the genetic mutation will sometimes mutate back to its original black/brown color causing pigmented spots. The reverse mutation occurs most commonly on the ears, eyelids, nose and lips of orange cats.
Black cats, cloaked in their midnight fur, are purportedly sociable creatures with a penchant for frolic. With an aura of independence, tortoiseshell cats are believed to prefer their own company over the playful banter of other cats. Tuxedo cats, donning their formal attire, are rumored to possess a personality as unique as their coat.
35. It's a horrifying thought that the most commonly euthanized dogs are big/black dogs. Doesn't matter the breed - they don't "show" as well as lighter colored dogs. Especially in over-crowded dimly lit pounds. Black cats & tuxedo cats are often looked over for the "prettier" kitties - oranges, buffs, whites, calicos - everyone is superficial ...