Chimera cats: how they look, advantages and disadvantages
In nature, there are many different animals, 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 asked quite often. It is only possible to detect an anomaly when conducting tests showing the presence of several genetic sets.
What it is?
A cat is a prolific 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. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to speak about anomaly of chimeras on the basis of different eye color and coat color. In everyday life, we quite often meet such anomalies, for example, these are tortoiseshell cats.
The fact is that the genes of individuals are combined in all possible ways, which affects the severity of such a color. So, among the cats with a tortoise color, most are chimeras. The fact is that they have an additional X chromosome. In females of tortoiseshell color, 2 X chromosomes are present in the set of genes, which makes their color quite common and common thing.
Some of the most beautiful two-faced cats are individuals with different colors, for example, Venus cat. Half of her muzzle 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 herself, and the second is her twin brother. Venus is one of the earliest studied chimeras among cats.
By chimeras, scientists mean the presence of two sets of genes in an animal, that is, they inherited from the offspring not from two, but from four parental 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 eerie and mystical event, in the opinion of most people. However, such chimeras in most cases are distinguished by good health, therefore, further offspring are also healthy. And if, when Venus was discovered, scientists thought that she was a unique cat with a similar, precisely divided coat color on its face, then at the moment it is known that there are others.
Reasons for negative attitudes
People often have a question about whether to be afraid of a chimera cat. After all, such an animal looks as if it was collected from two cats of different colors, which does not look quite harmonious and can frighten animal breeders.
Similar fears are drawn from the myths of Ancient Greece, which told about chimeras - monsters with a lion's head, the body of a goat and a snake's tail. At the moment, it is known that the appearance of chimeras is possible in both animals and 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 in general are quite affectionate with others, they meet all the laws of the ordinary life of ordinary cats. Thus, a possible disadvantage of the chimera is only its appearance, which is capable of pushing too superstitious people into the wrong thoughts. 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 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 in North Carolina on a farm, and it was her unique color that helped her find a home.
Two-faced cat Narnia from France known from the moment of birth. Her muzzle is split exactly in half: into a gray part and a black one. The color border is distinguished by its precision and clarity. Thanks to the owner JM Labat, 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 is also gaining popularity among internet users. She has her own unique color: half of her muzzle is red, the other is black, and there is also a pronounced white color on the chest, which gives the overall picture additional exclusivity.
The Chimera cat is another unique creation of nature. Half of her muzzle is black with blue eyes, the other is red with brown eyes. The border between flowers runs from the head, through the chest and to the legs. 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 the people around you is guaranteed. Cats are very cute creatures, and there is no 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 normal domestic cat. She does not require unnecessary amenities, attention to health or maintenance. This animal, like other representatives of the feline, has every chance of bearing healthy offspring.
In this video, you can watch the chimera cat Venus from South Carolina (USA), which conquered a huge number of Internet users.
