Have you ever seen hairless animals? Surely in the life of every person there was at least a couple of such unforgettable meetings. But sometimes it seems that Mother Nature is still full of ideas, and a person has learned to penetrate the holy of holies, having first mastered selection, and then genetic engineering.
Our article will tell about amazing animals, devoid of vegetation on the body. Perhaps some of them will really surprise you.
Woolless
Scientists have found that not only people suffer from baldness. Animals and birds are also subject to this phenomenon. The reasons for this may be different, but, as a rule, either have a hereditary nature or are caused by a disease.
But not always a bald beast is a mutant or a sick sufferer. Much here depends on age. For example, do you know which animals are born hairless? The young of many marsupials remain naked for a long time, growing hair only towards the end of a long "intra-pouch" period.
Therefore, it is worth remembering that for some animals, the absence of wool at a certain age is normal.
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But let's take a look at some naked wildlife. This hedgehog has no needles, its skin is almost devoid of wool. Why Betty (this is the name of this animal) has a simply shocking appearance for a hedgehog, it is not known exactly.
A male gorilla lives in one of the zoos, practically devoid of body hair. To many, this creature seems frightening, because its resemblance to a person is even more noticeable. This guy is suffering from alopecia.
Another bald celebrity is the bear Dolores, who lives in one of the zoos in Germany. Her baldness is caused by a gene mutation.
There are many hairless animals in the wild. It has been established that squirrels, foxes, raccoons, hares, beavers and many other representatives of the fauna are naked.
Bald Pets
Many people know about bald cats and dogs. Such breeds are a real salvation for those who dream of a pet, but suffer from an allergy to wool.
For some, bald cats cause unpleasant associations, and there are a lot of not very good rumors about their character. But many owners of sphinxes note that a kind grateful heart huddles under the bald skin gathered in folds, and the intelligence of these animals is quite high. They are attached to their master, loyal to him.
There are not so many hairless breeds of dogs. Officially, the cynological community recognizes only three such breeds: the Peruvian Greyhound, the Mexican Greyhound, and the Chinese Crested. But in fact, there are more breedsit's just that not all of them have official status yet.
There are other pets that are hairless. Rats, hamsters and guinea pigs were bred artificially, by selection. Some representatives of hairless breeds of rodents have vegetation on their muzzles and backs of their paws.
By the way, a bald rat-like animal could be a squirrel, shrew, chipmunk or other rodent. Without wool, it is difficult to identify. But a furless rat can hardly be confused with someone else.
Bald pet care
When planning to accommodate an unusual animal, remember the important rules. First, do not trust spontaneous markets, undocumented sellers. In the pursuit of profit, unscrupulous people can hand over to a gullible buyer not a thoroughbred animal, but a sick one. It is advisable to purchase a future pet in a nursery with a good reputation. Well, you definitely shouldn't pick it up on the street. If we are talking about a sphinx with a characteristic appearance, it is difficult to make a mistake (although an examination by a veterinarian is necessary for a foundling in any case). But a bald rat or dog may well turn out to be sick, for example, with ringworm.
Secondly, remember that bald animals have a kind of thermoregulation. Simply put, they can freeze when a person feels comfortable. Many owners recommend taking care of their pet's clothing.
An attentive owner will certainly quickly get used to the peculiarities of the character, physiology and behavior of the pet. Besensitive to a hairless baby, and you will quickly master the basics of content.
The hairless animals really look unusual. They not only attract with their special appearance, but also make you think once again about how defenseless and vulnerable our neighbors on the planet are.
