Animal experts in China baffled by cat who grows "wing-shaped appendages on either side of his spine"
Posted by kluciole at 5/27/2009 6:54 PM 
Categories: International, Science, Animal Rights, news, Photography
Categories: International, Science, Animal Rights, news, Photography
Give me wings: The cat displays his wing-span as he munches on kibble in Chongqing, China
Don't get in a flap, it's just a cat with furry wings
27th May 2009
Someone should tell the birds to look out - now cats are growing wings.
At least, this cat in the Chinese city of Chongqing in China appears to be.
Animal experts have been left baffled by the fluffy white moggy, who was born normal - but began growing wing-shaped appendages on either side of his spine when he was just a year old.
There are some who think the mutation may be genetic
Some experts believe the bony 'wings' are in fact a freak mutation - a Siamese twin growing inside the kitty.
Others think the mutation may be genetic, caused by chemicals during his mother's pregnancy.
Whatever the answer is, the cat does not seem to mind - with his owners even claiming he enjoys all the attention.
The kitty seems quite content with his 'wings' - which also resemble giant ears
Neighbourhood attraction: The cat looks as though he is ignoring his curious neighbours - but his owners say he likes the attention
Genetics, or the missing link?
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