Posted on 08/08/2024 6:49:30 AM PDT by Red Badger
Despite the extra additions, the team predict no ill effects for Audio's life.
Images courtesy of True Rescue
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Sometimes genetics likes to throw an adorable spanner in the works, especially when it comes to the animal world. From albino anteaters to spotless giraffes, color is one aspect that is often at the hands of the genetic lottery – however, it seems ears are not immune to the effects either.
When four kittens came to the True Rescue shelter in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, USA, the team was not expecting one of the litter to have four ears. Sharing the images of the adorable 8-9-week-old new arrival on their Facebook page, the team have named the four-eared kitten Audio.
In their post, True Rescue explains that the vet will soon check over Audio but they believe that he will not be impaired by having the extra flaps to his ears. “We will have him fully checked by a vet, but from what we know, the inner ear is completely normal and will cause no issues, other than having extra flaps to clean!”
While Audio is rare, he’s not the only cat of his kind. In 2021, a cat called Midas was found in Turkey with four ears and a heart-shaped patch of fur on her belly. As you can see from her very popular Instagram account, she is still thriving.
In 2018, The Dodo reported on another four-eared cat that was found hiding under a house in Geelong, Australia. While the ears didn't seem to present any issues, one of his eyes was removed, earning him the name Frankenkitten due to the stiches. Little Frankie was adopted by one of the shelter volunteers involved in his care.
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While the prognosis is most likely good for Midas and Audio, Ariel the six legged “mermaid” dog underwent a successful surgery to remove her extra limbs earlier this year in Wales, UK. And if you can’t get enough of these animals, check out Narwhal and his bonus tail.
We had a Chihuahua for 20 years and was very old. She would chase after the cat and bark when we let her out to do her business if she saw it. The cat would take off for parts unknown for a while.
In her last days she could barely walk and had to be taken outside and then she would just sit.
About a week before she died, the cat came up to her and nuzzled her head all over the dog’s head. She didn’t bark, growl or anything. I was amazed.
It was like she knew the dog was about to go and was telling her that she would take care of us from now on....................
Has the human quintuple genetic of choice shown up yet?
Now that would be a headline.
Here is a funny video about cats being “badass”. You think more about dogs standing up for their owners, but many cats can be more amazing than people expect, and indeed our cat has shown itself to be fearless.
Allergies to cat dander is because the cat doesn’t get enough oils in its diet.
My wife was allergic too, but as long as we give the cat a can of tuna each week no problems.....
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