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[–] very_well_lost@lemmy.world 11 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I wonder... is this more common in all animals that have average litter size >= 2? Or is there something else special to cats that explains this phenomenon?

[–] Derpenheim@lemmy.zip 19 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

In-utero growth rate + chromosome counts play a big role. I admit, ashamedly, that I have largely forgotten the reason they matter, but they do.

Source, trust me bro

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 6 points 10 hours ago

"Source, trust me bro"

Seems legit to me. I trust you as an authoritative source on the subject.