Ginger cats are everywhere, all around us. They are one of the most common colors in cats. There are actually 7 "best in the world" hidden in ginger cats but most of us don’t even know. So, what are the great things about gingers?

1. Most male cats

The sex of cats is genetically controlled, and there are different numbers of males and females in cats of different coat colors. Take the well-known calico cats as an example, male calico cats are quite rare, 99.5% of them are female cats, and the remaining 0.5% are male cats. Gingers, however, are completely the opposite. The proportion of male cats is as high as 66.66%. According to the law of genetic inheritance, the ratio of male to female in ginger cats is 1:2.

2. The most tiger-like cat

Tigers and cats belong to the feline family. In the whole nature, the genes of these two species are the most similar. They share 95.6% of their genes. The only difference should be their size. Among cats, there is one more similarity between ginger cats and tigers, and that is coat color. There is a gene called chromophanin in ginger cats. This gene is also the cause of ginger hair in humans. It also has the same gene in tigers. Therefore, most tigers have black stripes on a ginger coat.

3. The friendliest cat

Although from same species, different individuals have very different personalities. Take a pair of twins as an example. One may be gentle and considerate, while the other can be short-tempered and impulsive. Similarly, in the multi-breed cat world, personality gaps also exist. According to research by the American Geographical Journal, in addition to breed, cat's coat color is also an important factor affecting personality. Ginger cats are sociable, kind, and don't like to fight. Owners who have them should know this best. They look indifferent to the world all day, as if nothing can attract their attention.

4. The cat with the most tabby stripes

As mentioned earlier, cats are the most tiger-like species, so it is normal to find traces of tiger stripes on cats. If you don’t know what “tabby” stripes is, try to the find the capital "M" on the cat's forehead. black cats are another kind of cat, you can also find "M" on the forehead. Strictly speaking, the probability of the appearance of the tabby on the forehead of the gingers and blacks is exactly the same, but due to the coat color, The markings of black cats are usually difficult to find, so gingers win!

5.The cats that eat most

There is really no data to explain this feat, but from the perspective of life, only the orange cat can afford this title. There is nothing can stop them from eating. They don't seem to be bothered by anything else, therefore, a happy cat can always have a good appetite.

6. The fattest cat

Ginger cats are prone to obesity. When feeding, owners should be careful, don't give them too many high-calorie and high-fat foods. In your spare time, you should train them to exercise more. Obesity has always been a big killer of cats.

7. Cats with the largest population

The price of ginger cat is really not high, and it is affordable for many people. They are also easy to look after and have great personalities. Who wouldn't love such a good cat?