this post was submitted on 03 Mar 2024
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[–] [email protected] 44 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Does this cat have extra ears??

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago

So he can hear in 4D

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I’m not sure what those are, but I think they are adorable.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago

It's called the double ear mutation! It's a known recessive gene that appears in some cats.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Yes. I share the link in another comment.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Oh thanks! When I was here before I was the only comment… or maybe they just didn’t load or something. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

No. She is bleping out of her ears.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The cat is named Midas and he hears just fine with the extra set of ears.
https://www.instagram.com/midas_x24/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I'd be so tempted to name that cat "What?" or "Huh?" Lol

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago (2 children)

What's the ear situation here?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago

According to the link I shared:

The deformation has been linked to a recessive gene mutation from her parents.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Wish I knew!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago

https://www.wionews.com/world/cat-born-with-four-ears-takes-internet-by-storm-430000

I was able to find some context. I hope this helps other curious visitors.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Also he's constantly bleeping. Does it go along with the mutation?