In nature, there are many different animals, unusual in body structure or color. One of these animals are chimera cats. They are of interest to many people, and the question of whether this is an anomaly or a norm is asked quite often. Identify anomaly is possible only when conducting tests showing the presence of several genetic kits.
What it is?
A cat is a multiple animal, it can give birth to 5-6 kittens. Of course, the exact number of cats on the entire planet is unknown, they are not counted, they do not consider the anomalies of each individual. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to speak about the anomaly of chimeras on the basis of different eye color and coat color. In everyday life, we quite often encounter similar anomalies, for example, cats with a tortoise color.
The fact is that the genes of individuals are combined in various ways, which affects the severity of this color. So, among the cats that have a snail color, most of them are chimeras. The fact is that they have an extra X chromosome. In the female tortoiseshell, there are 2 X chromosomes in the set of genes, which makes their color a completely common and frequently occurring thing.
One of the most beautiful two-faced cats are individuals with different colors, for example, cat venus. Half of her face is black, with a yellowish eye, and the other half is red, with a blue eye. In a genetic study of this cat, scientists found that the genes of two individuals are combined in its body. The first is Venus itself, and the second is its twin brother. Venus is one of the first cats studied chimeras.
Scientists understand chimeras as having two sets of genes in an animal, that is, they have descended not from two, but from four parental cells. That, in turn, is possible with the fertilization of two eggs or with the merging of a pair of embryos.
Such a merger is a bit of a creepy and mystical event, in the eyes of most people. However, such chimeras in most cases are characterized by good health, therefore further offspring are also healthy. And if upon detection of Venus, scientists thought that she is a unique cat with a similar, precisely divided coat color on the face, then at the moment it is known that there are others.
Reasons for a negative attitude
People often have a question about whether they should be afraid of a chimera cat. After all, such an animal looks like it was collected from two differently colored cats, which does not look quite harmonious and can scare animal breeders.
Such fears are drawn from the myths of ancient Greece, where it was told about chimeras — monsters with a lion's head, a goat’s body, and a serpentine tail. At the moment, it is known that the appearance of chimeras is possible both in animals and in humans.
Therefore, it is not worth talking about a special mystical sense and terrible consequences when raising a chimera, this phenomenon is quite understandable from a genetic point of view. However, it is worth noting that these furry pets, besides their unique beauty, are endowed with a calm character, they love tenderness, and are generally quite affectionate with those around them, respond to all the regularities of the ordinary life of ordinary cats. In this way, a possible lack of a chimera is only its appearance, which is capable of pushing the wrong thoughts of too superstitious people. On the other hand, those who have ever met such a cat in reality are not at all inclined to consider this a minus.
The most beautiful cat chimera
World famous Venus chimera cat from Florida (USA) won the sympathy of many millions of people. She even has her own Facebook page. She was born in North Carolina on a farm, and it was the unique color that helped her find a home.
Two-faced cat Narnia from France known since birth. Her muzzle is divided exactly in half: the gray part and the black part. The border of colors is distinguished by its accuracy and clarity. Thanks to the owner Z.M. Labatu, who works as a photographer, pictures with this kitten have spread to all corners of the world. This cat is active, playful.
Yana's cat from Minsk also gaining its popularity among Internet users. She has her own unique color: half of her face is red, the other is black, and she also has a pronounced white color on her chest, which gives the overall picture additional exclusivity.
Chimera cat is another unique creature of nature. Half of her face is black with blue eyes, the other is red, with brown eyes. The border between the flowers passes from the head, through the chest and up to the paws. Snapshots of this cat can also be easily found on the Internet.
If you decide to purchase one of the chimeras as a pet, then the attention of the people around you is guaranteed. Cats are very cute creatures, and you should not be afraid to shelter a kitten of this color. With such a unique color, the character of a chimera cat is exactly the same as that of an ordinary domestic cat. She does not need unnecessary amenities, attention to health or content. This animal, like other representatives of the cat, has all the chances to make healthy offspring.
In this video, you will be able to watch the chimera cat Venus from South Carolina (USA), who conquered a huge number of Internet users.
