For those not in the know, heterochromia is a fairly rare genetic phenomenon where a person is born with eyes that are colored differently from one another. Some famous examples of this condition include the late David Bowie (one blue, one brown), Mila Kunis (one brown, one green) and Kate Bosworth (one blue, one hazel). While you may have noticed this before if you’ve paid close attention, we’re guessing you might not have seen it in a cat before—until now, that is.
Though the internet is already awash with pictures of cute cats, this little one is really something special. Her name is Pam Pam and she is a Turkish Angora with a beautiful coat of white fur. Still, there’s one detail about her that makes her strikingly different from other cats: she has heterochromia iridis.
As mentioned, the condition leaves her with two differently colored eyes—one is a golden yellow while the other is an icy blue. The one thing that’s for sure, though, is that they are hard to to look away from.
Because the condition is fairly rare and Pam Pam is such a cute kitty, she’s been able to amass more than 73,000 followers on Instagram. The page is loaded with plenty of sharp pictures of Pam Pam doing all kinds of different things. There’s some of her wearing a red sweater…
One of her in fashionable winter-wear…
There’s even one of her in an adorable Easter costume.
For those who are interested, there are plenty more photos where these came from—there are even videos of Pam Pam for her biggest fans. While there are plenty of Petstagram accounts out there, this one is special for showcasing this kitty’s unique eyes. As strange as it may seem upon first impression, Pam Pam’s eyes draw you in the longer you look at them.
Though it may not seem like much of a big deal, these specialized accounts are really cool for showcasing unusual and unique animals and making us question what we find beautiful and why. In daily life, we’re sometimes made to feel embarrassed about the things that make us different or unique. By celebrating and appreciating our differences, our world gets larger and our perspective broadens. If you need us, we’ll be doing a deep dive into Pam Pam’s Instagram—be sure to check it out for yourselves.
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