Rare 'Unicorn Cat' Found at Rescue Center in Colorado
DUNDAS NEWS
A male calico cat has been discovered in Colorado, which is an extremely rare occurrence
The kitten was discovered by a volunteer at a foster-focused rescue named NoCo Kitties
The kitten was nicknamed "Unicorn" due to its rarity, as male calicos are often called "unicorn cats."
Calicos are known for their tricolor tortoiseshell coats, and they are almost exclusively female due to the genetic determination of their coat colors
Male calicos can be born due to a genetic condition called Klinefelter Syndrome, which makes them XXY and allows them to develop the characteristic calico coats
Male calicos may also arise as a result of chimerism, which is when the cells within a single individual have different genetic codes, or due to random mutations of the skin cells
NoCo Kitties plans to hold a fundraiser for the adoption of the kitten, named Unicorn, to ensure it goes to the best home rather than the highest bidder