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Where do calico cats originate from?
Where do calico cats originate from?
Calico cats are believed to be from the Mediterranean. The gene that determines calico patches correlates to trade routes in coastal Europe and Northern Africa. Today calicos can be found in various breeds and mixed-breed populations worldwide.
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