In 2019, the world's collective heart was warmed by a rescue pup who happened to have a tail growing out of its forehead. Narwhal, the so-called 'unicorn puppy' was a biological marvel that drew adoption offers from all over the world. 9News
But not all the messages sent to the rescue shelter in Missouri were kind.Because of "so many death threats and hints of danger", the founder of the shelter Rochelle Steffen decided to keep him.The puppy was named after the whales known best for their tusks sticking out the middle of their heads.Narwhal was initially thought to be a golden retriever, but his small size indicates otherwise."I think that is because he is part beagle.
Despite initial reports Narwhal was a golden retriever, his small stature indicates he is a different breed, or a mix.But the initial publicity given to the puppy hasn't made him shy. "He is really pretty much the sweetest guy ever and loves to go to events and work the crowd," Steffen said.Narwhal is now a sweet, curious, playful four-year-old dog.The cause of the forehead tail hasn't been determined, but a popular theory among biologists is that it is theSuch twins are the result of a late-splitting embryo, which results in a fully-formed animal with some leftover parts from the other.
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