Down syndrome (also called trisomy 21) is a genetic condition. It occurs when the baby has an extra copy of chromosome 21, which changes how the body and brain develop.
Trisomy 21 accounts for 95% of all cases of Down syndrome. Another type, translocation, accounts for less than 4% of cases.
Bantam Giraffe
The Bantam Giraffe is a large, giraffe-like animal that lives in Africa. It is one of the most iconic animals in nature and it has captivated many people through paintings, cartoons, and books.
When a giraffe is in the wild, it has long legs that allow it to walk on two legs at once. This walking style can help the giraffe to keep its body cool as it moves.
In this way, it can also survive in hot climates. The giraffe’s unusual body shape also provides a lot of surface area, which allows the animal to dissipate its heat more efficiently than it would normally.
Another characteristic of the giraffe is its body symmetry. This helps the giraffe to have good balance and a long neck that can be used for combat.
These characteristics are very important for the giraffe as it is an animal that is constantly on the move and is used to moving quickly. It can also fight off predators like lions and leopards.
It is also a very strong animal and can kill them with a kick of its hoofs. This is why it is very rare to see a giraffe in the wild, as they are endangered.
As a result, many people are afraid of this animal. It is often seen as a threat to humans because it can be dangerous and difficult to control.
In 1824, King Charles X of France received a gift from Egypt, which was a giraffe. The giraffe was taken from the plains of Africa to Paris, where it stayed for two years.
Beluga Whale
Beluga Whales are toothed whales that live in the Arctic. This species is also known as the “Canary of the Sea” because of its vocal communication and navigation-aiding chirps, clicks, whistles and squeals that help them to locate food and stay safe in the sea.
These whales are a common sight in the arctic and are known to migrate on epic journeys 6,000 km long, mainly in the Summer. This whale is an important part of the ecosystem in the arctic and is threatened with extinction.
The beluga whale is adapted for the cold Arctic climate and has unique anatomical, behavioral and physiological adaptations that allow it to survive. These adaptations include an absence of a dorsal fin and the ability to swim backwards, both of which are essential for this species.
Another adaptation that helps this whale survive is a thick insulating layer of fat called blubber that provides extra warmth and protection from cold weather conditions. This helps beluga whales keep warm when swimming in water that is freezing, especially during the winter.
They are also able to detect sounds underwater because of their hearing. They have small external ears on the side of their head, but high frequency sounds are mainly received through a fat-filled canal in their lower jaw.
Their hearing is incredibly sensitive and they can hear sounds up to 1.2 kHz. They also have acute eyesight, which is useful for locating their prey.
Belugas are social animals that live in groups of between 2 and 20 individuals. Females often form families with a large number of offspring. During the summer migration, they can number in the hundreds to thousands. The mothers usually care for their offspring until they wean them. After weaning, the calves will either remain with their mother or leave.
Koala
Koalas are arboreal herbivorous marsupials native to Australia. The name comes from several Greek words meaning pouch bear (phascolarctos cinereus) and ashen appearance (cinereus).
They have a number of adaptations that are advantageous for tree living, including long, muscular front paws with opposable digits that act like thumbs and sharp claws. Rough skin on the bottom of their feet helps provide friction that is good for climbing.
When a koala is born, it puts its head into a pouch in the lower part of its mother’s body. It can stay in the pouch for up to six months before coming out of it and clinging to her back. It eats only milk for this time and needs to acquire the bacteria that is needed to digest gumleaves, which are toxic for most mammals.
In order to do this, the koala’s mother passes a specialised form of her faeces on to the joey. This faeces is soft and runny and allows the joey to absorb it through its mouth.
This is called pap and it allows the koala’s young to digest gumleaves, which they would otherwise not be able to. It also gives the joey the special micro-organisms it needs to break down the gumleaves and to survive in its environment.
The koala is considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and is threatened by habitat loss from land clearing. They are also at risk of droughts and wildfires, which make it harder for them to find food and water. They are also at risk of contracting the bacterial disease chlamydia, which can cause blindness and infertility.
Bear
Bears are large mammals that can be found in several species across the world. They belong to the family Ursidae and are carnivoran animals. Their features include a nonretractable claw, short tail, and excellent sense of smell.
They can be a little bit larger than a human and range from four feet to eight feet long, depending on the species. They are typically solitary, except for mothers with their cubs.
There are many different bear species, and they all have unique characteristics that set them apart from one another. The largest of the species is a polar bear, which can weigh more than a thousand pounds.
These large, furry, doglike creatures are also known for their ability to hunt and kill prey. Despite their size, they are incredibly gentle and docile, which makes them great pets.
However, they can be affected by down syndrome if they have an extra chromosome in their nucleus. This extra chromosome can come from either the mother or the father.
This extra chromosome is called trisomy 21 and is responsible for down syndrome. It can happen in many species, including apes, gorillas, and chimpanzees.
Some animals with down syndrome look very similar to people with the condition. They often have a deformed face and other symptoms that are similar to those of a person with down syndrome.
They can have a wide neck, spots on their face, two legs, four or even more toes, and a long tongue! These cute animals are adorable and they deserve our sympathy.
The internet is filled with pictures of animals with deformities that look like down syndrome. Most of these animals are rescued from shelters and are given special care. Luckily, most of them are not ill and will live a happy life!
Monkey
Monkeys are primate species belonging to the Haplorrhini suborder and simian infraorder. They are arboreal but have a few New World forms that live on the ground, including some baboons and marmosets.
These apes have 24 pairs of chromosomes, just like humans. When an ape has a third copy of chromosome 22 — also known as trisomy 22 — it can develop a disorder that is similar to down syndrome in human.
Until now, only one chimp with down syndrome has been documented. It is a female called Kanako, who has lived at Kyoto University’s Kumamoto Sanctuary since she was born in 2011.
Her caretakers didn’t initially suspect that she had the disorder, because she showed no signs of the chromosome abnormality until 2014. Then, an echocardiogram revealed a “hole” in her heart, which prompted researchers to analyze her chromosomes.
The first case of a chimp with the disease was recorded in 1969, but it didn’t survive long enough to be named. Scientists say Kanako is the longest-living chimp with trisomy 22 to date.
It can affect apes by increasing their risk of developing diseases such as congenital heart disease and Hirschsprung’s syndrome. They also have a higher incidence of mental retardation.
However, apes can have other genetic disorders that affect them differently than down syndrome does. They can have albinism, for example, which is a disease that causes lack of pigmentation in the skin and eyes.
Another condition that can cause similar symptoms to down syndrome is Patau syndrome. It is a chromosome abnormality that is characterized by a partially cloudy macula, larger than normal optic disc cupping, and slow actions. It can also lead to premature death.