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Five-legged sheep was born in England
Animal world

Five-legged sheep was born in England

Heather Hogarty, manager of Whitehouse Farm on the outskirts of Morpeth, Northumberland County, said the five-foot sheep is one of three sheep born on the farm on March…

December 16, 2018
Animals have strange shapes
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Animals have strange shapes

For many different reasons, there are animals that are born with strange shapes such as six-legged calves, three-horned cows, two-headed snakes or three-eyed fish.

December 16, 2018
The bizarre two-headed animals
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The bizarre two-headed animals

Genetic changes have created bizarre two-headed animals, from cats, fish, and cows to pythons, turtles, crocodiles and grasshoppers.

December 15, 2018
Discover the cause of autism
Medicine - Health

Discover the cause of autism

Chinese scientists have found that a lack of gene activity called PAK2 can lead to the development of autism.

December 15, 2018