PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In Himalayan rabbits, the genes for fur color produce a dark fur pigment in cold areas of the animal body such as the feet and ears whereas the remaining warmer areas have light fur color.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ice Turns Himalayan Rabbits Black Since the ears and feet of a Himalayan rabbit are colder they are generally black in color. In a classic genetics experiment a Himalayan is shaved and then an ice pack is placed on its back. The fur grows back black in the location that was cooled.

Detailed explanation-3: -Temperature and Light Gene C controls fur pigmentation in Himalayan rabbits. Because the gene is active when environmental temperatures are between 15 and 25°C, the rabbit reared at 20°C (left) has pigmentation on its ears, nose, and feet, where its body loses the most heat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Description: The Himalayan rabbit is an excellent example of an organism that shows how the environment can affect traits. A rabbit kit (baby) that is exposed to as little as 20 minutes of cold will develop darker fur.