If you have ever seen the movie The Mutant, you must have wondered if mutants take place in real life? The answer is yes. Mutants are born every day in the animal kingdom. Some mutations occur naturally, while others may be man-made to achieve some purpose. Whatever the cause, genetic variation in animals is both exciting and terrifying. Let’s explore the strangest mutant animals in the world with me!
Two-legged dogFaith is a cute dog like many other dogs, only the difference is that this dog only has two hind legs. In fact, Faith still has two front legs, but these legs are too small, the owner of the dog said: The mother dog tried to kill and then abandoned Faith. This animal was born in the middle of Christmas Eve 2002. Unlike its sisters who have normal four legs, it was born with a congenital disease. The two small front legs shrunk and could not be used, only the two hind legs were lucky to be healthy. Even his mother abandoned him and refused to let this poor animal touch the milk.
The owner of the crippled dog thought that the miserable animal could not exist in this practical world, so he threw it in the trash. Fortunately, a person with a heart, Jude Stringfellow, brought this animal to foster. Mrs. Stringfellow held on to the hope that this wretched animal would one day stand up to face life, so she gave it the name Faith. Currently Faith likes to “walk”. Wherever she went, Faith attracted the eyes of many people. Faith quickly became famous and appeared in many articles and TV shows. There is even a book about this dog called: “With a Little Faith”. Faith was also considered to appear in one of the Harry Potter films.
Angel catA cat in Sichuan (China) has just grown two wings, each more than 10 cm long. The owner of this strange male cat said: “At first they were just like two humps, but gradually they started to grow fast, after a month they became two wings.” In the wings has formed strong bones that make the pet cat look like an “angel”. Although the cat cannot fly with these wings, it can sometimes move the wings. The cat has attracted many tourists to visit the small village. This anomaly makes her pet even cuter.
Experts believe it is due to a genetic mutation and this should not affect the cat’s normal life. The cat owner believes that this phenomenon happened after the cat was molested by a group of female cats: “A few months ago, the female cats “attacked” and then wings began to grow on the cat’s back. mine”. However, scientists think this is more like a genetic mutation (perhaps the result of chemicals ingested by the mother during pregnancy), or due to her habit of scratching her fur. cats, or due to an inherited skin disease.
Two-faced catFrank and Louie, sometimes called Frankenlouie (September 8, 1999 – December 4, 2014), was a two-faced cat (also known as the “janus” or “two-faced”) cat known for its age. unusual lifespan. It was declared by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest living two-faced cat in 2012. This cat is a marvel to behold. The two faces of the cat are named Frank and Louie, respectively. This cat has two faces on the same head. Normally, most cats with this mutation won’t survive long, but Frank and Louie proved otherwise. They lived a full life when they passed their 12th birthday.
Kittens are not initially expected to live more than a few days, as animals with two faces usually die within that time frame. Veterinary nurse Martha “Marty” Stevens took the kitten home to care for it, and it ended up feeding it for 3 months. Frank and Louie eventually learned to feed themselves and “thrive”. Frank and Louie were born with one brain, but with two faces, two mouths, two noses, and three blue eyes. It has only one functional mouth, however with the other being born without a lower jaw. It has an esophagus, connected to the mouth by both jaws. Frankenlouie’s cases were beyond veterinarians’ expectations.
Spider GoatThis Spider Goat was born in Croatia. The farmer who found it was so surprised: he was speechless when he discovered that the goat had eight legs instead of four. There are also male and female sex organs. Local veterinarians explained to Mr. Paparic that the eight-legged baby goat was a “twin” with its incomplete development, the Daily Mail reported. The farmer showed the goat to his friends. and quickly became famous. Some people thought: this goat is very cute, while others just find it scary. Mr Paparic initially thought that Sarka would give birth to twins with two healthy baby goats, but instead a deformed baby goat with eight legs.
Calling the newborn baby goat a “miracle of nature”, Mr Paparic said he would take care of the eight-legged goat if it survived. Veterinarians say it is very unlikely to survive, but if it survives the first week, it can live up to two to three years. Things are still uncertain with the baby goat. It is learning to stand on its feet, but it is still weak. The mother goat Sarka I raised 3 years ago gave birth to a miracle of nature. This is her fourth time giving birth, and each litter has produced triplets, Mr. Paparic said. The owner wanted to keep the goat as a pet, but unfortunately it died early, because the mutation has shortened its lifespan.
