At some point in their evolution, a mutation developed in the domestic cat’s genetic code that caused the familiar stripes on cat hair to be replaced by solid black, reported a 2003 study in ...

How the Cat Gets Its Stripes: It’s Genetics, Not a Folk Tale Researchers took a deep dive into embryonic development to tease out the source of the tabby pattern in cats.

Marvel Comics has shared all the covers for this August's Black Cat #1, putting the spotlight on Felicia Hardy as she enters her superhero era in a series from G. Willow Wilson and Gleb ...

Previous research suggested there were three main determinants for the color of a cat — whether it’s solid-colored black or tawny, striped/tabby, or spotted, which is very rare in American cats.

Black cat memes are super popular for a few reasons. First, black cats have a mysterious vibe that people find intriguing.

Black cats get a bad rap, especially during Halloween season, when they’re associated with witches and other scary things that go bump in the night.

Jennifer Garner’s recent Instagram video featured more than just her adorable cat; the actress wore a black-and-white striped T-shirt with a subtly slouchy fit and crew neckline. The tee is a ...

Domestic cats often resemble their larger, wilder counterparts — with black, striped or tawny fur that presumably helps the big hunters blend into the landscape. For scientists, the genes involved ...

Black and white cats tend to spend around 10 days longer in cat shelters than cats of other colourings, and they’re also more likely to become strays.

The genetic factors responsible for a cat's stripes might help researchers understand disease resistance in humans.