August 24, 2007: Two-faced cow

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Meet Blinky. The Sun has the details on this beast, who is called Blinky because all four eyes blink at the same time. Both heads appear to be functional as she will drink from two bottles at the same time. What you have there is one neck two ears, as normal, but then two noses and mouths, and four eyes.

Vet Dr Pete Kistler, who examined Blinky, said: "It's a rare, freaky thing."

He said he didn't know whether the deformity was genetic or developmental.

Dr Kistler added that he suspects Blinky also has a deformity in her brain because she can't stand up.

The calf will probably need to be put down because fluid and bacteria will invade her lungs, he said.

But Mr Hamstra said he will continue to care for Blinky for as long as he can.

"It would be nice to keep her alive," he said.