There are a lot of different animals in nature, unusual in body structure or color. One of these animals is chimera cats. They are of interest to many people, and the question of whether this is an anomaly or a norm is often asked. An anomaly can only be detected by tests showing the presence of several genetic kits.
What it is?
A cat is a large animal, it can give birth to 5-6 kittens. Of course, the exact number of cats on the entire planet is unknown, they do not keep records, do not consider the anomalies of each individual individual. Therefore, talking about the anomaly of chimeras on the basis of different eye colors and coat color is not entirely correct. In everyday life, we often encounter such anomalies, for example, cats with tortoise color.
The fact is that the genes of individuals are combined in every possible way, which affects the severity of such a color. So, among cats with a turtle color, most of them are chimeras. The fact is that they have an additional X chromosome. In females of tortoise coloration, 2 X chromosomes are present in the set of genes, which makes their coloration quite common and common.
Some of the most beautiful two-faced cats are individuals with different colors, for example, cat venus. Half of its muzzle is black, with a yellowish eye, and the other half is red, with a blue eye. During a genetic study of this cat, scientists found that the genes of two individuals are combined in its body. The first is Venus herself, and the second is her twin brother. Venus is one of the first studied chimeras among cats.
By chimeras, scientists understand the presence of two sets of genes in an animal, that is, they came to the offspring not from two, but from four parent cells. Which, in turn, is possible with the fertilization of two eggs or with the fusion of a pair of embryos.
Such a merger is a little creepy and mystical event, in the opinion of most people. However, such chimeras in most cases are notable for good health, therefore further offspring are also healthy. And if, when Venus was discovered, scientists thought that it was a unique cat with a similar, finely divided coat color on its face, then at the moment it is known that there are others.
Reasons for Negative Attitude
People often ask whether they should be afraid of a chimera cat. After all, such an animal looks like it was assembled from two cats of different colors, which does not look quite harmonious and can scare animal breeders.
Similar fears stretch from the myths of ancient Greece, which told about chimeras - monsters with a lion's head, a goat's body and a snake's 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 meaning and terrible consequences when raising a chimera, this phenomenon is quite explainable from a genetic point of view. However, it is worth noting that these fluffy pets, in addition to their unique beauty, are endowed with a calm character, they love tenderness, and are generally quite affectionate with those around them, they meet all the laws of the ordinary life of ordinary cats. In this way, the possible drawback of the chimera is only its appearance, which can lead to the wrong thoughts of too superstitious people. On the other hand, those who at least once met such a cat in reality are completely not inclined to consider this a minus.
The most beautiful chimera cats
World famous chimera cat Venus from Florida (USA) won the sympathy of many millions of people. She even has her own Facebook page. She was born on a farm in North Carolina, and it was her unique color that helped her find a home.
Two-faced cat Narnia from France known since birth. Her muzzle is divided exactly in half: on the gray part and the black. The border of colors is distinguished by its accuracy and clarity. Thanks to the owner, J. M. Labat, who works as a photographer, the pictures with this kitten have spread to all corners of the world. This cat is active, playful.
Cat Yana from Minsk also gaining popularity among Internet users. She has her own unique color: half of her face is red, the other is black, and there is a pronounced white color on her chest, which gives the overall picture additional exclusivity.
Chimera cat is another unique creation of nature. Half of her face is black, with a blue eye, the other is red, with a brown eye. The border between the flowers runs from the head, through the chest and to the paws. Pictures 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 people around you is guaranteed. Cats are very cute creatures, and you don’t need to be afraid to shelter a kitten of this color. With such a unique color, the character of the chimera cat is exactly the same as that of a regular domestic cat. She does not require unnecessary amenities, attention to health or maintenance. This animal, like other representatives of the cat, has all chances to endure healthy offspring.
In this video you can watch the chimera cat Venus from South Carolina (USA), which has conquered a huge number of Internet users.
