Cloned cat in heat seeks mate

Reproductive ability is an important indicator of whether a clone is healthy, said Zhao, adding that the cat's ability to transfer biological information to the next generation would prove the success of cloning. By Sept 19, three elite British Longhairs had been chosen as potential suitors, and researchers are negotiating with their owners to scientifically assess them. "Once a tomcat is finally selected, we will let the couple live together and see what happens," he said.