May 24, 2024, 09:29 PM IST

7 rare animals with two heads

Shivam Verma

Two-headed snakes are one of the most commonly observed examples of bicephaly in the wild.

Two-headed turtles are another fairly common example. Each head can control one side of the body, leading to coordination challenges when swimming or moving on land.

Some species of lizards can also exhibit bicephaly. Like snakes and turtles, they face coordination issues due to each head attempting to control the body.

Two-headed fish have been documented, especially in cases involving environmental pollutants or genetic mutations. They typically have difficulty swimming and surviving in the wild.

Though very rare, two-headed cows have been born. These animals often face significant health challenges and rarely survive for long periods.

Two-headed frogs can occur, particularly in environments affected by pollution. These amphibians often struggle to survive due to their physical deformities.

There have been instances of cats born with two heads, a condition known as craniofacial duplication.