
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Black Tabby Cat
Many factors determine a cat’s temperment—from genetics to their early lives and environments—but on the whole, you can expect a black tabby to be friendly and ready to play.
Many factors determine a cat’s temperment—from genetics to their early lives and environments—but on the whole, you can expect a black tabby to be friendly and ready to play.
Kellie B. Gormly—A kitten and cat rescuer and foster mama whose nickname is “Mother Catresa”—is an award-winning veteran journalist who freelances for national publications, including The Washington Post, History.com, Woman's World, and FIRST for Women.
The purpose of the research for this article is intended to shine a positive light on black cats who have been unfairly judged for centuries.
The method, described October 13 in the Journal of Applied Ecology, captures DNA floating around the marsupial’s natural environment using filters made of cheesecloth, a gauzy fabric commonly found in kitchens.