In anatomy, heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is primarily the result of the relative excess or lack of melanin (a pigment). However, it may also be inherited, or caused by genetic mosaicism, disease, or injury.
Below you will find a gallery of animals (mainly cats and dogs) with two different colored eyes. These are all examples of heterochromia and give each animal a very unique and memorable look.
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Photograph via orangedonkey.net
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Photograph by shmoomeema on Wikipedia
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Photograph via terriblycute.com
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Photograph via Snopes.com
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Photograph via terriblycute.com
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Photograph by Steve Hoyle (LovesLakesLife on Flickr)
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Photograph by x_discotech on Flickr
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Photograph via terriblycute.com
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Photograph via avaxnews.com
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Photograph by spilltojill on Flickr
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Photograph via terriblycute.com
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Photograph by Jon From Cincinnati on Flickr
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Photograph via Gracie’s Bark Blog
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Photograph by Hakim no 86 on Flickr
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Photograph via terriblycute.com
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Photograph by Sajeda Kayed (Blake & Bianca on Flickr)
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Photograph by amazingmaterial.com
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Photograph by salinski on Flickr
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Photograph by terriblycute.com
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Photograph by Jorge Barrios
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