A rare six-legged gazelle has been spotted in Israel's southern region, captivating wildlife enthusiasts and experts. The gazelle, born with an extra pair of front legs growing on its back, was first discovered two weeks ago in the Nahal HaBashor nature reserve in the western Negev by an army reservist named Nir Leichter, who had stopped for coffee. Wildlife experts have assessed the gazelle and noted that it appears to be managing well with its additional limbs, showing no signs of health issues or mobility challenges. This unusual sighting has sparked interest and discussions among conservationists regarding the genetic defect responsible for the extra legs.
A rare six-legged mountain gazelle has been spotted in Israel. "Contrary to expectations, the gazelle is healthy, strong...," said a conservationist, who added that the extra legs don't pose a challenge to him. https://t.co/Yx2NZtKI07 https://t.co/T7IIgk6iGb
Two weeks ago, Nir Leichter, an army reservist who had stopped for coffee in at HaBesor Stream in southern Israel, photographed a mountain gazelle with "something strange on its back." That something turned out to be two extra legs https://t.co/dM0bWNnztG
Rare six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel. https://t.co/ElXvxeB7yE
In Thumbalapatti Village of Palani Town, Dindugul district of #Tamilnadu, a farmer's cow delivered a calf. The new borne baby has become an instant amazement as the calf has 6 legs! Veterinarians said that some specific genetic defects might cause calves to have more than 4… https://t.co/aynBuBVzdB
Gazelle with SIX LEGS is photographed in Israel https://t.co/2NLToMiwLM https://t.co/HmPE2IGA2t
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Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel's Negev Desert https://t.co/dM0bWNnztG
Rare six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel https://t.co/mu9yqi5NPp
A rare six legged mountain gazelle has been spotted in Israel. Wildlife experts say it seems to be managing fine with the extra appendages. https://t.co/EqaiLESxkx
A gazelle with an extra pair of front legs growing on its back was discovered two weeks ago by an army reservist in the Nahal HaBashor nature reserve in the western Negev. https://t.co/7EwPwcJOZw
Six-legged gazelle born with rare genetic defect spotted in Israel’s south https://t.co/wz6UPDPuHi