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Four different kittens from same mom. Can they all be hers?

Picture of four different-looking kittens found with a mother. Could they all be hers?

PoC avatarPosted on October 18, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 18, 2022

A social media user presents four pictures of four different kittens. They were found with a stripey mum. The person asks whether all of the kittens could be hers. The photographs are below courtesy: u/s-dai. The answer is yes because … continue reading…

Posted in superfecundation | Tagged cat anatomy, cat pregnancy, ovulation, superfecundation, superfetation | Leave a reply
Superfecundation in action probably

Why do these kittens look nothing like their mother?

PoC avatarPosted on October 19, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 19, 2021

This is a photograph from the Reddit.com website and the person who posted it asked: “Why do these babies look nothing like their mother?” There are two reasons. The first is superfecundation which means that when you see a litter … continue reading…

Posted in mating | Tagged cat behavior, cat genetics, cats mating, queens, superfecundation, superfetation, tomcat | Leave a reply
Feline superfetation

What is feline superfetation?

PoC avatarPosted on June 14, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2019

Superfetation occurs when about 10 percent of cats come into heat when pregnant. This results in a second set of eggs being fertilised before the first litter is born. It is a result of the breeding capabilities of the domestic … continue reading…

Posted in superfetation | Tagged cat heat behavior, pregnancy, superfetation | 9 Replies
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