Know Cats 'Werewolves'

Sweetwater - Recommend lykoi, adorable cat with a werewolf-like appearance.
Lykoi cat similarity to the mythical creature is due to the change in the DNA of this type of cat. Those changes disrupt the growth of fur, feathers lykoi has resulted in an uneven pattern of feathers.
Although the appearance of this cat is not in accordance with generally feline, hairy, cat breeding center can see the interest in these animals is quite large, according to science writer Ian Chant cited Tech Insider,

Mutation of this kind usually can generally be made extinct cat population naturally. However, mutations lykoi interbreeding did not occur because certain; it occurs naturally from the short-haired domestic cats.
Cats lykoi disturbance in DNA, resulting in unusual hair growth. Cat breeders, the couple Johnny and Brittney Gobble start line of cat breeds this type in 2011. It is not known specifically, where the gene mutation that occurred. According to Chant, most likely in the area that regulates hair growth. This is

why cats lykoi called from the word "Lycanthrope", which is derived from the Greek language and has the meaning of "werewolves."
Lykoi cat was born with thick fur, but they can not grow hair on around the eyes, nose, whiskers and fingers. They also go through a cycle in which books their feathers fall out and not grow for months.
Despite the similar appearance of mythical creatures, cats like to play as a cat lykoi usual.
Despite the similar appearance horror creatures, lykoi the same as other types of cats. They are friendly, curious, and like to be spoiled.
A new species of cat looks healthy, even so, breeders would oversee the potential issue of their fur that does not cover the whole body. Oil body can make them prone to ear infections and lice, according to Chant. Johnny Goble also mengungkapkanmereka also vulnerable to changes in weather, so that, if they are outside during the winter, is unlikely to survive.

Unusual hair growth raises concerns. Will lykoi healthy life? Lykoi marry the two cat species is also not easy. Their mutations are recessive, meaning, offspring will only have such characteristics if both parents have a similar appearance. Thus, there is a possibility they were born normal, if one parent is not lykoi.
However, Brittner and Johnny actively monitor the health lykoi, and would not want to marry if the prospective owners simply want to have a unique-looking cat.
"Lykoi have unique genes, so far they do not have health problems, and have a stronger immune system than the kittens at the shelter," said Gobble
Because of this, the cat lykoi likely to be as popular myths, not quickly forgotten.

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