Most cats have 18 toes. But in Sitka, many have more.
But while Alice’s mega-mitts may seem like a one-in-a-million, the mutation is common in Sitka. According to visiting veterinarian Nicole Caraway, Sitka’s lack of genetic diversity makes it a perfect breeding ground for the dominant trait.
No one really knows how prevalent polydactylism is on Baranof Island. There’s never been a study, but guesses range from 5% to one-third of the population.
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