buckee Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Six Legged Deer- Has 2 complete pelvises and runs on one leg from each A six-legged deer was attacked by two dogs in northern Georgia and treated by veterinarians at Berry College. Melissa and Alan Dunagan were out walking when their dogs chased the fawn, separating it from its mother, reported Rome News-Tribune. Because of the injuries the fawn received, it underwent surgery and one of its two tails was amputated. "It is really an anomaly," West Rome Animal Clinic veterinarian Dan Pate told Rome News-Tribune. "It appears it had an identical twin that didn't form all the way." X-rays showed that the fawn has two distinct pelvises. To walk, the fawn uses one leg from each pelvis. After saving the unusual deer's life, veterinarians are unsure what will happen but are reluctant to release the deer back into the wild. Berry College animal science professor George Gallagher took the deer after its surgery. He said he is hoping to avoid making the deer a "circus sideshow." He said the animal's condition prevents it from surviving in the wild. Gallagher said the fawn has a condition that is similar to Siamese twins in humans. Here's some video links I found also. http://www.truveo.com/Sixlegged-fawn-limps-in-yard/id/3669232145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cool sight in one way ,,, but very sad in another ... :( I hate to say it but I would think the humane thing would be to put this fawn down ... JMHO .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wow...Thats weird Buckee. I guess any mammal is prone to those kind of abnormalities. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cool sight in one way ,,, but very sad in another ... :( I hate to say it but I would think the humane thing would be to put this fawn down ... JMHO .. What he said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well since we're talking about anomalies I guess I should let you all know that I was born with webbed hands and feet. No my hands are not still webbed, but I've still got the webbed toes to prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wow, that is amazing. I just hope it isn't in any sort of pain. Seems like it gets around ok but wouldn't be able to run from predators, like yotes. Kinda feel sorry for the little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cool sight in one way ,,, but very sad in another ... :( I hate to say it but I would think the humane thing would be to put this fawn down ... JMHO .. Yes, I agree Wow, that is amazing. I just hope it isn't in any sort of pain. Seems like it gets around ok but wouldn't be able to run from predators, like yotes. Kinda feel sorry for the little thing. That's why I agree with Luke. All they are going to do is make a freak show out of the poor critter. Well since we're talking about anomalies I guess I should let you all know that I was born with webbed hands and feet. No my hands are not still webbed, but I've still got the webbed toes to prove it. You're a human being, so we won't put you down yet buddy ...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Im guessing mommy was a little to close to the powerplant... Poor critter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Saw part of a clip on that on the news I think on Friday, but did not hear the whole story over the kids, thought they said something about someone adopting the deer. Seems like they could amputate the two non functioning legs, don't know why they did not do that when they amputated the one tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardsandspurs Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Sad story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Weird. I'm afraid I'm of the camp to let nature take its course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 this will make a good zoo animal. just a freak of nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Interesting picture. I'd much rather see a deer with 3 legs...they're pretty quick! My buddy shot one with three legs that he watched for 2 or 3 years. It did just fine! Interesting but sad... Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks buckee, I appreciate you letting me stick around. I'm pretty sure I can survive with these feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 weird for sure, but a rare critter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks buckee, I appreciate you letting me stick around. I'm pretty sure I can survive with these feet. You're welcome Ivol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 If they released the deer into the wild and it survived would a hunter be required to use 2 permits or just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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