Created by a California cat breeder in 1963, the Bengal is a cross-breed between the domestic cat (Felis catus) and the Asian leopard (Prionailurus bengalensis).

Bengal cats are renowned for their striking, leopard-like coats and captivating presence. Among their many unique features, some Bengals possess a mesmerizing "glitter" effect—a shimmering ...

Bengals are one of the most sought-after cat breeds in the world, in part due to a genetic trait that gives many of them shiny, almost “glittery” coats. It turns out that this trait is a deviation of ...

A Bengal cat with glitter fur trait. view more . Credit: Anthony Hutcherson. By Sarah Sharman, PhD . If you’re wondering who holds the title of domestic cat royalty, look no further than the ...

Domestic cat DNA is responsible for ‘glittery’ Bengal coats. As the team describes in their paper, the "glitter" coat in Bengal cats exemplifies that phenomenon. Glitter doesn't involve any actual ...

Glitter and the underlying Fgfr2 mutation are nearly specific to Bengal cats. Interestingly, the mutation reduces the activity of the protein encoded by Fgfr2 , rather than rendering it inactive ...

If you’re wondering who holds the title of domestic cat royalty, look no further than the stunning Bengal breed. They take the prize for the most popular breed in The International Cat Association ...