Answer:
Peer pressure due to having idiotic "friends" and parental or adult influence.
Oxygenated (arterial) blood is bright red, while dexoygenated (venous) blood is dark reddish-purple. The difference is color results from the electronic state of the iron ion (ferrous vs ferric), which in turn influences the π → π* and n → π* electronic transitions of porphyrin and hence its optical characteristics.
I believe that curly ears are dominant because all the kittens had curly ears.
Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme heat.