Did you know that a calico is a white cat with patches of red and black, while the tortoiseshell is black with patches of red and sometimes white? Nearly 99% of these calico cats are female. The gene producing this color is sex-linked. The males are generally sterile because of the genetic abnormality.
Calicos are popular, possibly because of a widespread superstition that they bring good luck. In English folklore, they are referred to as 'Money Cats.' The good luck cat of Japan, the Maneki Neko, is a calico. If a statue of this cat faces the front door, Japanese tradition says it will bring good fortune and money.
A feline calico furry, female, living in Furcadia.
Curious about Furcadia? Or just interested in furry life in general? Drop on in and take a look. Lots of info on Furcadia, furryness, a little furry art by friends. Links to other furry sites and especially other Furcadia friends sites. Click on the little calico pic to enter.
Side note: Because my links keep disappearing on these pages... please click on the Back button, or the ManekiNeko title at the top of a page to get back to this page. *sigh*
