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

16/05/2025 3 min
Why Ginger Cats Are Mostly Boys (and Why Some Wolves Are Black!)

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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.