Klinefelter Syndrome cats may have shorter lifespans than their XX and XY siblings, as they may develop cognitive and developmental issues, reduced bone mineral content, or joint pain, heart disease, and diabetes as a result of increased body fat, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Male cats of this ilk are generally sterile, with only one in 1,000 of the already uncommon one in 3,000 male calico cats being able to reproduce. This allows them to develop the characteristic calico coats. In this case, male calicos have the usual X and Y chromosomes, but also have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY. This is due to what is known in humans as the Klinefelter Syndrome. Rare cats like the Weld County kitten may be born male but with calico coats. Chernobyl Radiation Caused Frogs to Genetically Mutate, Turning Black.De-Extinction plan to bring back dodo could have bad consequences 450+ Unusual Calico Cat Names Cute Female Calico Cat Names I thought we’d start with cute names as Calico cats are super-cute. ![]()
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