Hairless Animals: Top 10 Animals That Looked Weird Without Fur or Feathers

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A photo of a Hairless dog breed. Animals can also become hairless due to disease or alopecia conditions. Here are the top 10 animals that can look weird without feathers or fur.

Species in the animal kingdom can also suffer from hair loss conditions due to diseases, old age, or alopecia. They have continued to live despite being hairless.

The animal kingdom is an essential part of the ecosystem and environment. Scientists have been finding ways to unearth new species.

However, some discoveries can be weird-looking.

Similar to humans, animals can also experience hair loss. It can be in their heads or part of their bodies. According to reports, hair loss can be due to old age, stress, climate change, health problems, or disease. It is also called alopecia.

Here are the top 10 animals that can appear weird without hair, fur, or feathers.

Peruvian Hairless Dogs

Some animals can be hairless in their breed. First on the list is the Peruvian hairless dogs. The dog is considered intelligent and a good hunter. They are protective of their owner and family.

Hairless Bear in Germany

In Leipzig, Germany, a bear known as Dolores suffered from severe rashes, body hair loss and inflammations. Vets had been finding ways to understand hair loss in bears, significantly since it affected other women bears in the zoo.

Oscar the Moluccan Cockatoo

Next on the list is the Oscar the Moluccan Cockatoo in Florida. According to reports, the birds suffered from Beacon Feathers. It is a condition that affects birds, irritating the bird's body. The bird was known for saying,"'who's a pretty boy?' and 'I love you."

Hairless Squirrel

The small and agile squirrels can suffer from hair loss. It happens due to genetic mutation or mite illness.

Bald Penguin

Penguins can also experience feather or hair loss, which was documented among African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) and Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus). Reports showed it could be a disorder causing slower growth among penguins.

Spynx or Egyptian Cat

The Egyptian Cat or Sphyx is a popular pet or cat that appears hairless. With a lack of fur, they can be likely exposed to sunburn.

Hairless Apes

Alopecia can also hit apes, chimps and chimpanzees. The animal can experience hair loss due to stress and trauma. Two of the most popular hairless chimps are Jambo and Mongo at the Twycross Zoo.

Hairless Wombat in Australia

The disease and illness can affect Wombats. They can suffer from baldness or hair loss that can threaten their health. One well-known hairless wombat, Karmann, became orphaned.

Hairless Species of Syrian Hamster

The Syrian Hamster is known as hairless around their body. Reports showed that genetic mutation has affected their skin, resulting in a lack of hair growth.

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