"Cats' Illuminating Charm: The Glow-in-the-Dark Phenomenon"

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"Cats' Illuminating Charm: The Glow-in-the-Dark Phenomenon"
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A recent study by Australian scientists has found that cats, along with 124 other mammals, have the ability to glow in the dark due to fluorescent compounds found in their bones, teeth, claws, fur, feathers, and skin. The researchers used UV light to observe the fluorescence, which emitted colors such as red, yellow, green, pink, and blue. This discovery adds to the list of fascinating traits that make cats even more lovable.

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