Small Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
Large Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
Small Tortoiseshell butterflies drink nectar as their main source of nutrients. The butterflies especially enjoy red and purple flowers. These colors are at the ends of the visual light spectrum for humans.
The gray cat is Graypaw (Graystripe) and the 'tortoiseshell' is actually ginger, Rusty/Firepaw/Fireheart/Firestar. He appears tortoiseshell because of the trees letting small patches of light through so patches of fur appear darker. Hope I helped!
How do you tell the difference between real tortoiseshell and plastic
Tortoiseshell, Tortoiseshell and White, Bi-colour or Calico
Yes, the Exotic Shorthair can have a tortoiseshell coat.
Yes, the purebred American Curl can have a tortoiseshell coat.
Yes, a purebred American Shorthair can have a tortoiseshell coat.
Yes, the purebred Brumese cat can have a tortoiseshell coat.
No, Redtail was a ginger tomcat with a distinctive red tail. Tortoiseshell cats have a coat pattern with a mix of black and orange colors.
Redtail is a small tortoiseshell tom with a distinctive bushy,bright ginger tail,amber eyes and feathered ears.
Dapplepelt, Brindleclaw, Robinwing(RC), Mosspelt.