The ginger colour in cats’ coats has a curious link to being male or female. Now, scientists have finally pinpointed the gene responsible for ginger colour in cats.
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From fluffy to sleek, straight to curly – what’s the science behind the dog fur on your couch?
When planning a translocation, the genetics of the lion must be taken into account.
There are so few wild ocelots in the US that the cats are becoming inbred, with a bad prognosis for their ultimate survival. But researchers are perfecting ways to get new genes into the population.
Female moles evolved to have high testosterone levels, making them fiercer diggers and mothers. Female hyenas share this trait, but it means they must give birth through a male-like phallus.
A global research effort is targeting inherited disorders in dogs.
African lions were initially thought to belong to a single subspecies but new research shows that there is more diversity on the African continent.
Red deer on the Scottish isles have the same DNA as their ancient ancestors – scientists are now uncovering how they got there in the first place.
Conservationists are increasingly looking to translocating rhinos. This not only ensures their safety but also enables improvements to their genetic health.
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Emeritus Professor of Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
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Research Associate at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Leiden University
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Professor in Bioarchaeology, Head of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University
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Professor of Organisms and Environment, Cardiff University
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DVM, PhD Candidate in Comparative and Experimental Medicine, University of Tennessee
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.
Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Affiliate, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor Animal Biotechnology, University of Sydney
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Conservation Genetics, University of Cape Town
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Gilbreath-McLorn Endowed Professor of Comparative Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Research associate, Cardiff University