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In Australian farm born calf with the fifth leg on the back

Added	Mon, 10/02/2020
Источники	gismeteo.ru
Дата публикации	Sun, 09/02/2020
Версии	Mutations

Farmer Melissa Culverson was made the unique calf, which on the back includes a fifth leg. Photo published on the social network Facebook.

The author of the picture revealed that the calf at the moment for about a month. In addition to the fifth limb, he also identified a small growth on his head.

Users have left more comments on the possible reasons for such an extravagant exterior.

Experts suggested that this is a clear case polymelia genetic changes that promote the growth of additional limbs, which are usually non-functional.

According to Melissa, she hopes that the calf will be her good luck charm. Users were glad that the fifth leg was not detrimental to the health of the animal, and at the same time once again marveled at the wonders of what can sometimes do to nature.

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