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New 'Salmiak' Fur Color Discovered in Finnish Cats

4/24/2025

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In Petäjävesi, Finland, researchers unveiled a stunning new feline fur color named "salmiak," showcasing a striking gradient from black to white. Geneticist Hannes Lohi pinpointed the KIT gene as the source of this rare recessive mutation. This groundbreaking discovery, published in Animal Genetics, opens new doors in the fascinating world of feline genetics.

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In Petäjävesi, Finland, researchers unveiled a stunning new feline fur color named "salmiak," showcasing a striking gradient from black to white. Geneticist Hannes Lohi pinpointed the KIT gene as the source of this rare recessive mutation. This groundbreaking discovery, published in Animal Genetics, opens new doors in the fascinating world of feline genetics.