A new-born puppy is being described as a 'miracle'. The reason is the difference in his limbs when compared to the usual dogs.

Named Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy is born with six legs and two tails and even then survived.

Skipper was supposed to be born as a twin, but the doctors failed to completely separate the two puppies, leading to extra body parts from the waist down.

Born in Oklahoma City, she has now been described as "strong and determined" to lead a foreseeable 'happy and healthy life.

At a regular check-up, post 10 days of her birth, experts believe there would be no need to remove the extra limbs of Skipper as the legs are all responding well to stimulus.

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The doctors have described her condition to be congenital, rather than genetic, which will help her lead a good life and not complicate her life any further.

"Positively, her organs appear to be in great shape, she is peeing and pooping, and is very strong! She nurses well and is growing appropriately so far," Neel Veterinary hospital said.

It is also being assumed that her extra legs can probably help her gain balance when she learns to walk — a stage which is particularly hard for puppies.

However, concerned veterinary specialists have not been able to find any published case studies related to her congenital condition.

For now, her pet parent is also being instructed on how to help her through simple motion exercises to strengthen her legs.

Considering her condition, many donors have come forward to offer monetary and emotional support to the pet parent, including funding vet and food bills.

A new-born puppy is being described as a 'miracle'. The reason is the difference in his limbs when compared to the usual dogs. Named Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy is born with six legs and two tails and even then survived.

A new-born puppy is being described as a 'miracle'. The reason is the difference in his limbs when compared to the usual dogs. Named Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy is born with six legs and two tails and even then survived. Skipper was supposed to be born as a twin, but the doctors failed to completely separate the two puppies, leading to extra body parts from the waist down. Born in Oklahoma City, she has now been described as "strong and determined" to lead a foreseeable 'happy and healthy life. At a regular check-up, post 10 days of her birth, experts believe there would be no need to remove the extra limbs of Skipper as the legs are all responding well to stimulus. Also read| Limit the cuteness: UK police warns against posting pictures of dogs amid surge in theft The doctors have described her condition to be congenital, rather than genetic, which will help her lead a good life and not complicate her life any further. "Positively, her organs appear to be in great shape, she is peeing and pooping, and is very strong! She nurses well and is growing appropriately so far," Neel Veterinary hospital said. It is also being assumed that her extra legs can probably help her gain balance when she learns to walk — a stage which is particularly hard for puppies. However, concerned veterinary specialists have not been able to find any published case studies related to her congenital condition. For now, her pet parent is also being instructed on how to help her through simple motion exercises to strengthen her legs. Considering her condition, many donors have come forward to offer monetary and emotional support to the pet parent, including funding vet and food bills.

Extra set of cuteness: Puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails is 'doing well'

As kids, all of us have learnt that smaller reptiles, such as lizards, can regrow&nbsp;their tails within days. However, researchers have recently discovered that&nbsp;alligators, too, have this lifesaving skill.

In a recent observation, researchers discovered that&nbsp;juvenile alligators have the ability to regrow their tails&nbsp;up to 9 inches, or up to 18 per cent of their total body length. this observation was made by a team of scientists from&nbsp;Arizona State University and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The study was published in 'Scientific Reports' with the title:&nbsp;Anatomical and histological analyses reveal that tail repair is coupled with regrowth in wild-caught, juvenile American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis).

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"Using anatomical and histological data, we carried out a comparative analysis of the original and regrown tail segment tissues located near the junction site in the American alligator. All samples analyzed were obtained from wild-caught, juvenile or sub-adult alligators of both sexes (2F:1M) and were assigned a body condition score of 3, as all individuals were well-nourished and in good physical condition at the time of capture," the report read.

The scientists used&nbsp;advanced imaging techniques, with the tried and tested methods of studying&nbsp;anatomy and tissue organisation. As per the study, the regrown tail of the alligator has&nbsp;central cartilage skeleton without any bone which allows the tail to regenerate and heal the wounds on its own.

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"The regrown skeleton was surrounded by connective tissue and skin but lacked any skeletal muscle (which lizard tails do regenerate with)," Kenro Kusumi, co-senior study author and professor and director of ASU's School of Life Sciences and associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, told CNN.

This study, experts believe,&nbsp;will help in the advancement of the regenerative therapies in human beings. "We know that humans -- who are incapable of regenerating -- have the same cells and pathways being used to regenerate in these other animals," Jeanne Wilson-Rawls, co-senior study author and associate professor with ASU's School of Life Sciences said. "If this very large long-limbed animal has this ability, can we take advantage of this to help people who have lost limbs or burn victims who need skin regeneration?"

As kids, all of us have learnt that smaller reptiles, such as lizards, can regrow their tails within days. However, researchers have recently discovered that alligators, too, have this lifesaving skill.

As kids, all of us have learnt that smaller reptiles, such as lizards, can regrow their tails within days. However, researchers have recently discovered that alligators, too, have this lifesaving skill. In a recent observation, researchers discovered that juvenile alligators have the ability to regrow their tails up to 9 inches, or up to 18 per cent of their total body length. this observation was made by a team of scientists from Arizona State University and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The study was published in 'Scientific Reports' with the title: Anatomical and histological analyses reveal that tail repair is coupled with regrowth in wild-caught, juvenile American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Also read| Australian scientists create 'a new atlas' by mapping millions of galaxies "Using anatomical and histological data, we carried out a comparative analysis of the original and regrown tail segment tissues located near the junction site in the American alligator. All samples analyzed were obtained from wild-caught, juvenile or sub-adult alligators of both sexes (2F:1M) and were assigned a body condition score of 3, as all individuals were well-nourished and in good physical condition at the time of capture," the report read. The scientists used advanced imaging techniques, with the tried and tested methods of studying anatomy and tissue organisation. As per the study, the regrown tail of the alligator has central cartilage skeleton without any bone which allows the tail to regenerate and heal the wounds on its own. Also read| Artificial intelligence solves 50-year-old science problem "The regrown skeleton was surrounded by connective tissue and skin but lacked any skeletal muscle (which lizard tails do regenerate with)," Kenro Kusumi, co-senior study author and professor and director of ASU's School of Life Sciences and associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, told CNN. This study, experts believe, will help in the advancement of the regenerative therapies in human beings. "We know that humans -- who are incapable of regenerating -- have the same cells and pathways being used to regenerate in these other animals," Jeanne Wilson-Rawls, co-senior study author and associate professor with ASU's School of Life Sciences said. "If this very large long-limbed animal has this ability, can we take advantage of this to help people who have lost limbs or burn victims who need skin regeneration?"

Like lizards, alligators can regrow their tails too: Study

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Extra set of cuteness: Puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails is 'doing well'

Like lizards, alligators can regrow their tails too: Study