Suffering from Down syndrome, these animals are physically and intellectually disabled, unable to keep up with their peers and often die prematurely.
Just like humans, animals are susceptible to a type of genetic disorder known as Down syndrome . The disease often causes physical or intellectual disabilities and a host of other health problems. Pictured is a koala with Down’s disease, which is always slower than its counterpart. (Source Brilio).
Giraffes also do not escape this disease. Its facial changes were uncontrollable, very pitiful. (Source Brilio).
Baby orangutans with Down syndrome look different from other orangutans. Its actions are out of place and difficult to teach. (Source Brilio).
The line of the lion king is also not free from the evil disease. The disease makes this male lion’s face look both terrifying and pitiful. (Source Brilio).
Eyes wide apart and wild proved, this poor kitten has Down syndrome in animals. Physical abnormalities are the main feature of people with Down syndrome. (Source Brilio).
It looks like a happy, laughing donkey, but the change in its face is actually the result of a genetic disorder, namely Down syndrome. (Source Brilio).
This white gorilla is also one of the famous victims of Down syndrome in animals. (Source Brilio).
This sheep with Down’s goofy face sets it apart from the herd. (Source Brilio).
This white dolphin was diagnosed with Down syndrome after it was noted that its interactions with humans and other fish were strange and slow. (Source Brilio).
Pictured is the famous white tiger Kenny, who died in 2008 due to cancer. Before his death, Kenny had been battling Down syndrome for many years from the time he was born. (Source Brilio).
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