Did you know that the beautiful Scottish Fold felines have their distinctive folded ears due to natural dominant mutation in the Fd gene? Or that Manx cats, a breed originating from the Isle of Man, have a small stub instead of a tail due to a naturally occurring mutation?
Well, some of the genetic anomalies can result in very interesting differences in physical appearance. Just think of Instagram’s supawstars like Midas the cat taking the internet by storm with its four ears, or the deceased Grumpy Cat whose ‘grumpy appearance’ was due to underbite and feline dwarfism.
So this post is about the tricks of nature that resulted in unusual and occasionally even wholesome genetic surprises in the animal kingdom. After you’re done with this post, be sure to check out Bored Panda's previous feature about unique-looking pets!
#41 Local Pet Rescue/Shelter Had Someone Drop Off A Male Kitten That Was Born With 2 Faces
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#43 This Is A Ghoulish Creature. I Recently Learned That She Is A Lykoi Cat. It's A Rare Natural Mutation. She's Extremely Vocal And Affectionate
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#44 Please Do Not Support Unethical Doberman Breeders Who Purposely Create Dogs Affected With Albinism. Too Many Health Issues Plague These Sensitive Canines As They Age
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#50 These Boys Have A Rare Genetic Condition And Just Got To The Us From PR And Clearly They’re Happy To Be Here
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