Tortoiseshell cats are named for their mottled color pattern resembling a turtle shell. Most are female, similar to calicos, making male tortoiseshells rare and special. Your tortie cat deserves a ...

It seems you’re in good company. Veterinarians from the University of California, Davis, have discovered, in recently published research, that cats with calico and tortoiseshell coat patterns tend to ...

When we first discovered the structure of DNA, it looked like all of life’s mysteries were at our fingertips. We could control life and death! But soon enough, we started to run up against the limits ...

Owning a male tortoiseshell cat is like owning a piece of feline treasure — but it can come with a high price, both financially and emotionally. These remarkable cats are celebrated for their unique ...

I have seen many cats in my life, but I think that @miasophia139's kitten is the prettiest. I've never even heard of a cat like this! Related: Maine Coon Cat With ‘World’s Rarest’ Coat Color Legit ...

Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veterinarian was surprised when she examined him and confirmed he was a male, because she said calico ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Cinder, a tiny one-pound kitten that was brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, was discovered to be a rare type of cat: a male tortoiseshell cat that is also a ...

Calico cat and tortoiseshell cat (IMAGE) Kyushu University Caption Calico cats (left) and tortoiseshell cats (right) are the classic example of X chromosome inactivation, where either an orange color ...

It seems you’re in good company. Veterinarians from UC Davis have discovered, in recently published research, that cats with calico and tortoiseshell coat patterns tend to challenge their human ...