The fur color of “orange cats” may have a unique effect on their behavior.

This story is about an orange cat! The color of their fur may affect their unique behavior.

Orange cat, a creature known for strange behavior and is extremely popular on the internet community Some showed an irritating attitude. Some do something amusing. Or some do things that many people think are nonsense.
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Many people turn the orange cat into a funny meme. But these behaviors have actually been verified by scientists to determine the color of cat fur. Do the colors (especially orange) affect the cat’s actions?

Are orange cats genetically different?

Yes, orange cats are genetically different. Unlike their native counterparts, they have some genes located on the X chromosome, which is the sex chromosome. It is responsible for the cat’s bitterness, producing the pigment that creates its unique color. And this pigment is more expressed than other pigments such as black or brown.
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Since it is on the X chromosome, the color orange is definitely gender related. Or it can be said in another way: Orange cats are gender dependent. In general, to become an orange cat, A gene on a chromosome must have one mutation. There is a chance that a cat may or may not be mutated.
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On the other hand, cats with two X chromosomes, or female cats, need two mutations to have a chance of being fully orange. For these reasons, female orange cats are more difficult to find than male orange cats. At a rate of 3 males to 1 female (because males only need 1 mutation and females need 2), but anyway. Hair color is even related to gender. But it does not indicate all behavior.
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“Some studies suggest that there may be a link between behavior and coat color, however, there is no substantial or conclusive evidence. Nor are considerations of coat color what shape our decision-making process. When it comes to why cats behave differently,” says Daniel Warren-Cummings of Cats Protection, a charity. from the United Kingdom said

But why do people feel that orange cats have more distinctive behavior than other colors?

In 2016, a group of researchers attempted to explain the relationship between coat color and behavior in some mammals. It focuses on the human perception of a cat’s personality. They surveyed 189 cat owners and came up with some pretty surprising results.
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That is, orange cats are rated as “There is a high level of friendliness. There is aloofness and shyness. White cats, on the other hand, are seen as loners, shy, calm, and inactive. But sometimes they are friendly and courageous.
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Black cats do not have any characteristics that distinguish them from other colored cats. The rest, like bicolored cats, are viewed as friendly. and have a low level of solitude, including 3-colored cats that are considered lonely, narrow-minded, and low in friendliness as well However, what must be emphasized is It all depends on one person’s observation and interpretation.
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“A lot of studies have been done on behavior and appearance. It is a survey or questionnaire that is given to owners/administrators. And we must understand that Individual perceptions of words like ‘friendly’ vary greatly,” Warren-Cumming said.
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What does this mean? Each person will interpret the behavior of each cat differently. As a result, there is currently little evidence linking cat behavior and coat color.
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But there are still some clues. In 1995, researchers in Western countries studied 30 cats and found that orange cats were common in the countryside. This means that it is more successful at breeding than any other color (only in research areas).
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Later, the team also found that the orange cat had a habit of risking its life. more courageous It might be beneficial in rural areas. But in cities, this risk-taking means they expose themselves to more ‘threats’ in the city than in the countryside. This makes it less successful at reproducing. However, this research only included a small sample of cats, so it cannot be generalized to the entire population.

We may be entered with information about Orange Cats.

Experts say the orange cat’s popularity may be due to the way it is portrayed in the media, with the orange cat cartoon character shaping society’s perception.
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“Depicts of some of the most famous orange cats in American culture, such as Morris, ‘the pickiest cat in the world,’ and Garfield, the cat described as lazy and arrogant. However, from sales and advertising These two cat characters are very popular in the United States,” said cat behavior expert Mikel Delgado.
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This made everyone aware of the orange cat. And the word orange cat is buried in the subconscious of cat enthusiasts. When we see an orange cat in real life Our memories of the orange cat that came from the cartoon were thus stimulated. and stereotyping that orange cats are like this

Then What influences cat behavior?

“In my opinion (and other experts) both nature and nurture It is the most important factor in a cat’s behavior throughout life,” said Warren-Cumming. Health conditions are more heritable than behavior.
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“And the development of certain breeds has resulted in a decline in the welfare and well-being of cats,” Warren-Cumming said, for example. Small dogs like pugs with a shorter skull “It can make breathing and eating difficult,” he added.
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along with stating that How to care for a cat from 2-7 weeks of life is an important period in which the cat is socialized and friendly or not. And care during this time can have an impact on the cat’s behavior for the rest of its life, whether it be confidence, willingness to approach people. and engage with new stimuli
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While your orange cat may be a truly irritating, fluffy villain, its behavior has nothing to do with the color of its fur. If you want your little cat (Regardless of color) is a cat that is good at socializing. You may need to start young.

Searched and edited by Witit Borompichaichartkul

Photo by Fabien BELLANGER on Unsplash

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