'Unicorn' born in Italy
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A roe deer with a single horn in the middle of its head has found fame as the "Unicorn" of Tuscany.
The 10-month-old deer was born in captivity at the Centre of Natural Sciences, a nature reserve near Prato.
The 'unicorn' photographed in Tuscany, Italy
While single-horned deers have been spotted before, this particular buck has a uniquely central horn, thought to be the result of a genetic flaw.
"This is a demonstration that the fabled unicorn, which we all know from icons and legends, probably was not just a fantasy.
"It was probably an animal like this one, with a natural anomaly," said Gilberto Tozzi, the director of the centre.
The 10-month-old deer was born in captivity at the Centre of Natural Sciences, a nature reserve near Prato.
The 'unicorn' photographed in Tuscany, Italy
While single-horned deers have been spotted before, this particular buck has a uniquely central horn, thought to be the result of a genetic flaw.
"This is a demonstration that the fabled unicorn, which we all know from icons and legends, probably was not just a fantasy.
"It was probably an animal like this one, with a natural anomaly," said Gilberto Tozzi, the director of the centre.
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SilenceNoMore
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Haha. Nice.
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SilenceNoMore
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emilycanfly
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Right before I saw this on the news I had been talking about unicorns.
But I was dissapointed when they said it was just a deer with messed up horn..... - 3 years ago
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emilycanfly
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BruceBruce
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you fuckin' kiddin me. ITS A DEER!!!
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BruceBruce
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BenDorries
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I always knew they were real..
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BenDorries
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