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Why Ginger Cats Are Mostly Boys (and Why Some Wolves Are Black!)

Author
Tim Coulson And Syma Khalid
Published
Fri 16 May 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/853891ad

In this third quick hit explainer of the week. Why are most ginger cats male? Simple genetics — the orange fur gene is on the X chromosome. Males only need one to flaunt that fiery coat, while females need two, making ginger ladies much rarer.

And as for wolves — not all are grey! Some are black. Nature loves a remix.

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