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TIL that 4-horned sheep and goats have existed for a long time. And that the responsible gene mutation has recently been identified. (lemmy.world)
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Press release on the scientific discovery: https://www.inrae.fr/en/news/mystery-four-horned-goats-and-sheep-finally-solved

Their results reveal that polycerate individuals all carry a mutation affecting the same gene: HOXD1. This is a homeotic gene, which means that it is involved in the organisation of the body plan during the development of embryos.

I hope no mad scientist ever plays with that gene ๐Ÿ˜…

Article of the photo source https://myanmarnewsfeed.xyz/la-oveja-hebridean-de-cuatro-cuernos-una-criatura-iconica-y-misteriosa/

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[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 28 points 5 months ago

I'm not usually into goats but that is one sexy goat.

[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 25 points 5 months ago

This one's a sheep though ๐Ÿ˜„

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 30 points 5 months ago

Oh good I'm still not a goat guy.

[-] pleb_maximus@feddit.de 8 points 5 months ago

Looks pretty metal either way.

[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Ikr - these are horns, exquisite horns

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

Some call them horns, others handlebars.

[-] ghostface@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

Is this you john oliver?

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