(KY3) - A kitten born with two heads in Harrison, Ark., has died. The cat survived for four days. Known as a Janus cat, the cats have a rare genetic mutation caused by excess protein production while in the womb. Janus cats are extremely rare, with only a few known cases in the modern era.
Rare kitten born with 2 heads named after 'Two-Face' character in 'The Batman' A two-faced kitten was born in Arkansas and a veterinarian said its chances of survival are just as good as its littermates'.
A Janus Cat is a rare genetic mutation caused by excess protein production while in the womb. “It has one of everything except for the extra skull,” said Dr. Tim Addis, a veterinarian with Alley Cat Animal Rescue. “Its odds of making it are just as good as its siblings' if you're feeding it with a bottle.”
Because of this when they do survive into adulthood they often make the news. The longest lived Janus cat is Frankie and Louis who made it to the grand old age of 15, despite owner Veterinary nurse Martha Stevens being told he wouldn't live longer than a couple of days.
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2. Devon Rex. The Devon Rex cat earned its name from its place of origin, Devonshire, in the United Kingdom. “The Devon Rex is a breed of unique appearance.
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Amur leopard: probably the world's rarest cat? With only around 120 adults left in the wild, the Amur leopard could be the most endangered big cat on Earth.
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While cats have been known to fall from over 30 stories and survive, it's not very common or thoroughly researched. That being said, studies suggest cats can fall as far as 20 stories, over 200 feet, and survive with little to no injuries.
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