Listen "Why Ginger Cats Are Mostly Boys (and Why Some Wolves Are Black!)"
Episode Synopsis
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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