Want to learn more about tabby cats? In this video, we’ll explore 8 fascinating facts about tabbies. From the 4 types of tabby patterns to the origin of the word “tabby”, these facts just might make you look at your tabby with a new appreciation. Illustrations provided by Messybeast—check out this site for indepth charts, illustrations, and knowledge on cat genetics, breeds, and more. https://messybeast.com

Sources:

Atabi history: https://www.iranicaonline.org/article...
Tabby (silk weave) explained: https://skosmos.silknow.org/thesaurus...
How tabby cats get their stripes: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/an...
Study on cat coat developmental genetics: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146...

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0:00 Introduction
0:10 What is a Tabby Cat?
0:26 1. Tabby is a Coat Pattern
0:45 2. There Are 4 Types of Tabby Patterns
2:56 3. All Tabbies Have an "M" on the Forehead
3:28 4. Tabby is the Most Common Coat Pattern
4:06 5. The Agouti Gene is Responsible
5:51 6. Some SolidLooking Cats Are Secretly Tabbies
6:17 7. All Orange Cats Are Tabbies
6:50 8. The Name Comes From Silk

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