The cat Geri was born with a two-colored face, a rare occurrence in nature.
On social media, there are many adorable pets that have garnered more followers than some music or film stars. This could be a cat with a grumpy face, a clever dog… And now, netizens have found a new character.
This cat has caused a stir in the online community due to its distinctly divided two-colored face. This condition is poetically referred to as “chimerism”, named after a creature from Greek mythology.
The Chimera in mythology is a creature that is part lion, part goat, and part snake.
At first glance at the images of the two-faced cat, many people might think it is a product of Photoshop technology, but in reality, these are genuine cases found in nature.
The beloved two-faced cat has an Instagram account set up by its owner, attracting thousands of followers. Its name is Geri, and it currently resides with its owner Erika Anne in the UK. Due to a rare congenital mutation, Geri has a coat that is half brown and half black, dividing its face.
Erika shared: “I stumbled upon the cat with the unusual face at a pet store in 2019. At that time, Geri was about 2 months old.”
Geri is a naturally occurring two-faced cat, a rare case of chimerism in the world. This phenomenon occurs when two eggs are fertilized or embryos merge during the early stages of pregnancy. Instead of giving birth to two separate cats with individual DNA, only one cat is born, a fusion of two embryos.
Erika is a travel blogger, and she often takes Geri to various locations to capture beautiful photographs. Geri’s expressive face inspires Erika’s creativity, resulting in many stunning images.
Geri’s account, with 11,000 followers, regularly shares beautiful images of her during travels and daily life.
Erika mentions that many people around her often inquire about the cat’s unusual features and want to take pictures with her. Everyone online loves Geri, showering her with compliments and even sending gifts to her home.
