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Title: Is Down Syndrome exclusive to humans? Written by: duddy on Dec 5, 2014 (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_05_12_14_4_29_23.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19494) Kenny is a white tiger that was ‘selectively’ inbred while in captivity in the United States. As zoos and exotic pet stores along with consumers have increased the demand for white tigers, breeders have attempted to recreate the ideal white tiger - large snout, blue eyes, white fur - by relying on a limited pool of white tigers that are in captivity. The result? With such a limited gene pool, white tigers are born with an astoundingly high rate of deformities and health issues. For example, Kenny is mentally retarded, has significant physical limitations, and is considered the first tiger with down syndrome. (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_05_12_14_4_35_06.png) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19495) The 3 year-old male orangutan shown above also has characteristics that are similar to people with Down syndrome. It is seen from his head, the head is smaller than average with a flat face and broad. From his face we see a flat nasal bridge, a single palmar fold, and a protruding tongue ( macroglossia). He also has an almond shape to the eyes caused by an epicanthic fold of the eyelid. Source: http://www.pbh2.com/wtf/meet-kenny-an-inbred-white-tiger/#TEIk7EkZLZI4020Y.99 http://www.orangutanprotection.com/indexina.php?menu=show_weblog.php&id=170&lang=eng |