Caturday felid trifecta: A new cat coat color; how to play with your cat; New York’s lovable but illegal bodega cats; and lagniappe

Caturday felid trifecta: A new cat coat color; how to play with your cat; New York’s lovable but illegal bodega cats; and lagniappe

You may have already read about this new cat coat color, undoubtedly found as a single mutation in a single individual. Popular Mechanics describes the color, called “salmiak”, or “salty licorice” in the article below. “Salmiak licorice” is flavored with ammonium chloride (!), and, according to Wikipedia, is “a common confection found in the Nordic countries, Benelux, and northern Germany ” I tried it once in Sweden, but wasn’t a fan. Presumably…

“An Unprecedented Genetic Marvel”: this new cat color is defying expectations and mesmerizing scientists worldwide with its unrivaled uniqueness

IN A NUTSHELL The new cat coat color, salmiak, features hair strands that change from black to white, resembling ‘salty liquorice.’ Researchers discovered that this unique color is caused by a recessive genetic mutation, challenging previous genetic assumptions. The discovery of the salmiak coat has significant implications for pet breeding, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity. This breakthrough in feline genetics paves the way for…