Calf with Strange 'Human Face' Sends Chills Across Social Media! Watch Bizarre Video from Argentina

Cases of genetic mutation in animals aren't very uncommon. There have been various cases that have shown weirdest examples of genetic mutation. The most recent one is of a deformed calf that underwent a rare genetic mutation. The mutant animal from a tiny village of Villa Ana, in Argentina, was born with a weird human-like face. Most villagers weren't even able to understand what was wrong, initially. The creature had a small nose and mouth that resembled very closely to humans. It is said to be a result of a rare genetic mutation. The creature wasn't able to hold his head still and died within a couple of hours after birth. The bizarre video is going viral ever since. ‘Half-Pig Half-Human’ Creature Born To a Goat Freaks Filipino Villagers Out (Watch Video).

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Genetic Mutation In Animals

Both humans and animals may undergo genetic mutation. A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. This causes the sequence to differs from what is commonly found in people. Mutations can affect in different ways. Right from a single DNA building block to a large segment of a chromosome, genetic mutations range widely. Pig-Human Baby Born in Kenya is Fake! Hybrid Animal is a Silicone Sculpture Created by an Italian Artist (See Viral Pics).

This is not the first case of genetic mutation in animals that went viral. A calf with two heads, four eyes and two mouths was born in Himachal Pradesh, India, just a few months back. And last year a case of genetic mutation from the Philippines saw a goat give birth to the baby looked like "half pig and half goat" baby. This "half-pig half-human creature" had created quite a buzz.

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