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Four-Eared Kitten Rescued By Animal Shelter Is Adorable Genetic Marvel
IFL Science ^ | August 8, 2024 | Eleanor Higgs

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.


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1 posted on 08/08/2024 6:49:30 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Was he found near a nuclear power plant?


2 posted on 08/08/2024 6:52:26 AM PDT by BigEdLB ( they wont try bcause it wont matter.)
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To: Red Badger

Better to hear you my little dear


3 posted on 08/08/2024 6:52:59 AM PDT by politicianslie (SAFE and EFFECTIVE has become SUDDEN and UNEXPECTED. Use Dr. McCullough protocol to beat death! )
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To: Red Badger

“Quadrasound” is adorable.


4 posted on 08/08/2024 6:53:09 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: Red Badger

do not feed it after midnight or get it wet.


5 posted on 08/08/2024 6:53:44 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something )
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To: BigEdLB

Is Mount Juliet, Tennessee near Oak Ridge?................


6 posted on 08/08/2024 6:54:34 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I don’t believe that kitty is 9 weeks old.


7 posted on 08/08/2024 6:55:10 AM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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8 posted on 08/08/2024 6:56:55 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Red Badger

ah! Just try moving the kibbles box quietly.


9 posted on 08/08/2024 7:00:21 AM PDT by ryderann
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To: Red Badger

Mount Juliet, TN is just east of Nashville. About 150 miles from Oak Ridge.


10 posted on 08/08/2024 7:02:49 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: DannyTN

Well, that ‘splains it!..................


11 posted on 08/08/2024 7:03:43 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Proof that cats are not of this world.


12 posted on 08/08/2024 7:04:27 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Red Badger

Yeah it’s the music not the radiation.


13 posted on 08/08/2024 7:05:22 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Red Badger
What about a four-assed Monkey?


14 posted on 08/08/2024 7:08:09 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DannyTN

Hartsville Nuclear Power Plant is not too far away.


15 posted on 08/08/2024 7:08:11 AM PDT by packagingguy
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16 posted on 08/08/2024 7:08:32 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Red Badger

I want it!!!


17 posted on 08/08/2024 7:09:11 AM PDT by sevinufnine
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To: NorthMountain

We have a cat.

We did not buy a cat.

We did not adopt a cat.

She just showed up one day and decided she would live here............Now, Feed me!............


18 posted on 08/08/2024 7:10:13 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: packagingguy

It’s 40 miles. I didn’t realize there was a nuclear plant there. Probably explains some dates I had from there.


19 posted on 08/08/2024 7:11:08 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Red Badger

I’ll bet that even with 4 ears, it still won’t come when it’s called.


20 posted on 08/08/2024 7:13:14 AM PDT by nitzy (Everything makes sense once you realize that we don't rule over ourselves and our rulers hate us.)
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