Fur provides much-needed insulation from the cold, making it necessary for many animals.Besides, it makes them look different; there are some animals you would not even recognize when they are completely bald.
Rescuers have just brought in a more uncommon creature that resembles a hairless cat. Learn more about this unique species and her unlikely survival by reading on.
Hope for Wildlife, a nonprofit conservation organization in Nova Scotia, adopted the most bizarre animal last month. According to the Canadian Press, a couple in West Arichat discovered the animal in their property, suffering from the cold.
At first sight, the creature looks like a Sphynx cat, but it’s actually a completely hairless raccoon!
When their characteristic mask-like fur pattern is absent, raccoons are very hard to spot. This little creature is a northern raccoon, and it is completely bald due to severe alopecia.
The rescue said that while there have been cases of balding raccoons in the past, this one is unlike any other: “It’s just tufts of fur around the snout, ankles and feet.” Hope Swinimer, director of Hope for Wildlife, alerted the Canadian Press to the gravity of the issue.
The raccoon has been named Rufus in commemoration of the character from the Kim Possible cartoon who is a naked mole rat, even if it is a female.
The rescue said on Facebook that they are still trying to figure out why she is losing her hair, but they believe it could be an autoimmune disorder that is damaging her hair follicles. They found that her skin appeared healthy and ruled out parasites, fungal infections, and mange.
17 Pics That Can Transform Your Moody Day With the Speed of Light
Life’s truest joys often come from the simplest and most unexpected sources. A kind gesture from a stranger, a spontaneous laugh at an incredible moment, or the warm company of a cherished pet can instantly brighten our day and fill it with hope. As time passes, these small, heartwarming memories stay with us, sparking happiness in our hearts.
1. “Tyson is a gentleman and a scholar.”
2. “Back in college, working full-time — my son (9 years old) left these notes for me because he knows I need the encouragement.”
3. “Asked the love of my life to marry me — she said yes!”
4. “My greyhound Dash — Ultra Derp”
5. “It’s the simple things.”
6. “He’s excited for us to ask mom.”
7. “Angela will be 16 soon and is very excited to be alive every day.”
8. “At 15, I didn’t know if I would make it to 20. Today, I graduated at age 24. Here’s a photo of my dad and me.”
9. “Expecting a new baby. Practiced swaddling on my fur baby.”
10. “My 90-year-old nana and her 12-year-old cat love sending me goodnight selfies.”
11. “Yosemite Sam was certain no one would notice his disguise.”
12. “It’s my son’s first kidding season. I think he is going to be a great goat farmer.”
13. “There’s an impawster among us.”
14. “Proud new dad with both of my kids in the same picture for the first time!”
15. “He’s having a moment.”
16. ’’My graduating class and our 92-year-old classmate.’’
17. “Saw my son’s flip-flops and decided to try them on. Perfect fit!”
Sometimes, the smallest things can brighten your entire day.
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