Given the importance we affix to looking someone (or something) else in the eyes, it's no wonder that heterochromic creatures, or creatures with two different eye colors, are so striking. Though heterochromia is fairly rare in humans, its occurrence is far higher among animals, especially cats. Take a look!
Heterochromia is a genetic trait that, depending on the creature it happens in, can be due to inbreeding, genetic inheritance or mutation. In some breeds of cats, like the Turkish Angora, heterochromia is a desirable trait that breeders try to maintain.
One cat in this list – Venus – is heterochromic due to chimerism, a different genetic trait that causes her body to express different pigmentation genes for each half of her body.
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Oh wow! It's amazing how god can make such beautiful things! Looks like a cat out if a fairy tale! This is true and natural art! Love this❤
Venus is the most beautiful cat ever. Those eyes are extraordinary.
I had a moggie almost the same as this till she got a lung complaint and died in 1997.
nope it is an artic fox..in warmer weather its coat is brown w blk & wh.. they are so beautiful both times of yr
Wow, I've never seen heterochromia is each eye like this on a cat! She looks like she has the cosmos in her eyes.
I think we can, but we can't rock it as good as this kitters.
Load More Replies...He is stunning! !! Not just unique but he loves going for walks and wearing sweaters! ♥ MY grandson
Aw what a sweet little creature! And I've never seen eyes like that on an owl either.
My Pitbull, Chico, also has heterochromia. His right eye is blue, his left eye is brown, with blue on top!!
Wow, yeah looks like his one eye goes up and the other down! You can mistake the brown for the pupil from a distance!
He'll always be thought of as an optimist because it always seems like he is looking up.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Oh! My lovely cat!
He's been hit by a reckless driver. I didn't even get to see him for 2 days before he left. Miss him loads
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it was 4 years ago, but the pain never really goes away. <3
Load More Replies...Learned something new today: Heterochromia is a genetic trait that
I am noticing that the majority of animals with different colored eyes are white cats. Are they bread that way?
Everyone wants a white cat or husky with heterochromia, but this... I want,
All animals are unique, these just made me happy to see beautiful in different
My Leo, half Dane half mutt, has a half blue half brown left eye. Don't believe me? Treats-59c...3e533d.jpg
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I love the heterochromia look so I wear one blue and one green contact.
All animals are unique, these just made me happy to see beautiful in different
My Leo, half Dane half mutt, has a half blue half brown left eye. Don't believe me? Treats-59c...3e533d.jpg
The Odd-Eyed Pride (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Odd-Eyed-Pride/197716183771027) would also like to submit an image but it's not working
I love the heterochromia look so I wear one blue and one green contact.
