<p>A newborn baby goat seems to be hogging the limelight in Karachi, Pakistan nowadays. What is special about this animal is that it has unusually long ears, which measure around 19 inches (46cm), media reports said. The goat named Simba may also win the world record for its long ears. The animal, which belongs to the breed of Nubian, was born in Sindh on June 5, as per the Express. At the birth of the goat, its owner, Muhammad Hassan Narejo, was surprised to see the length of the ears. It seems to have become a local celebrity in the region as several people flock to see the animal. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The length of the ears is such that they get dragged on the floor when the baby goat walks. The long ears seem to be due to a gene mutation or a genetic disorder, according to the Telegraph.</p>

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<p>The animal does not seem to have a problem with its long ears. It may also bag a Guinness world record for the deformity, hopes its owner. The goat breed of Simba is generally known for long ears. It helps them to keep their body cool in hot weather. But Simba's ears are way long.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A newborn baby goat seems to be hogging the limelight in Karachi, Pakistan nowadays. What is special about this animal is that it has unusually long ears, which measure around 19 inches (46cm), media reports said.

A newborn baby goat seems to be hogging the limelight in Karachi, Pakistan nowadays. What is special about this animal is that it has unusually long ears, which measure around 19 inches (46cm), media reports said. The goat named Simba may also win the world record for its long ears. The animal, which belongs to the breed of Nubian, was born in Sindh on June 5, as per the Express. At the birth of the goat, its owner, Muhammad Hassan Narejo, was surprised to see the length of the ears. It seems to have become a local celebrity in the region as several people flock to see the animal. Watch: Amber Heard’s face most beautiful in the world. Find out how The length of the ears is such that they get dragged on the floor when the baby goat walks. The long ears seem to be due to a gene mutation or a genetic disorder, according to the Telegraph. WATCH WION LIVE HERE The animal does not seem to have a problem with its long ears. It may also bag a Guinness world record for the deformity, hopes its owner. The goat breed of Simba is generally known for long ears. It helps them to keep their body cool in hot weather. But Simba's ears are way long. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The calf was born recently in India's northeastern Gomati district. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It is one of the rarest of the rare cases. This condition is the result of genetic abnormalities or damage to the nervous system during the development and splitting of embryos. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Animals, who are born with more than one head, are called polycephaly. They generally don’t live more than a few months. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although the local vets are currently taking care of the calf, they believe its chances of survival are very low. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Numerous spectators, have been curiously queueing up, to see the newborn creature lying in a shed with its mother.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr Pritam Sarkar, Deputy Director, Animal Resources Development Department, said, "I have never seen such a case in Tripura in last 15-20 years. The survival rate in such cases is just around 38 per cent.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>In August 2020, a calf was also born with two heads, two ears, two mouths and four eyes in Dejiang County, Guizhou Province in south-eastern China. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls.

A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls. The calf was born recently in India's northeastern Gomati district. It is one of the rarest of the rare cases. This condition is the result of genetic abnormalities or damage to the nervous system during the development and splitting of embryos. Also Read: India’s Covid tally dips marginally, logs over 3,00,000 new infections Animals, who are born with more than one head, are called polycephaly. They generally don’t live more than a few months. Watch: Rarest of the rare: two-headed calf born in northeast India × Although the local vets are currently taking care of the calf, they believe its chances of survival are very low. Numerous spectators, have been curiously queueing up, to see the newborn creature lying in a shed with its mother. Also Read | Indian education board's 10th, 12th Term 1 Result 2022 not to be released today: Report Dr Pritam Sarkar, Deputy Director, Animal Resources Development Department, said, "I have never seen such a case in Tripura in last 15-20 years. The survival rate in such cases is just around 38 per cent.” In August 2020, a calf was also born with two heads, two ears, two mouths and four eyes in Dejiang County, Guizhou Province in south-eastern China. (With inputs from agencies)

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