Farmer Melissa Culverson shared a photo of a calf with a fifth leg on its back. The photo was posted on the One Day Closer to Rain Facebook group. Culverson said the calf was born about a month ago. According to her, in addition to the extra leg, the newborn found a small growth on the head. In the comments, it was noted that in an animal polymelia is a genetic disorder that leads to the development of additional limbs, usually non-functional.
Found a calf with a fifth leg on the back
Farmer Melissa Culverson shared a photo of a calf with a fifth leg on its back. The photo was posted on the One Day Closer to Rain Facebook group. Culverson said the calf was born about a month ago. According to her, in addition to the extra leg, the newborn found a small growth on the head. In the comments, it was noted that in an animal polymelia is a genetic disorder that leads to the development of additional limbs, usually non-functional.
“We hope the unusual calf will bring us good luck,” said Culverson. "How interesting! - admired netizens. - It's good that the extra leg did not affect his health. What is happening in the world! " “I saw something similar a few years ago. Only the animal was already an adult. The people around stopped to look at him,”the commentator noted. In September last year, it was reported that a resident of the American state of Louisiana Matt Alexander and his fiancée Maghin Davis bought a five-legged calf named Elsie at an auction and sheltered him on their farm. Thus, the farmers saved the life of the animal.