List of Animals That Have Been Cloned - Cat

Cat

  • In December 2001, scientists at Texas A&M University created the first cloned cat, CC (CopyCat). Even though CC is an exact copy of his host, they have different personalities; i.e. CC is shy and timid, his host on the other hand is playful and curious.
  • In 2004, the first commercially cloned cat, Little Nicky, was created by Genetic Savings & Clone.

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