10 Black Cat Facts Everyone Needs To Know

08/10/2017

2. They typically have yellow eyes due to Melanism.

Melanism is basically the opposite of Albinism. An excessive amount of melanin in these cats is what causes their fur to be so black. Essentially, these cats have so much melanin that it causes their irises to be golden/yellow!

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