'Unicorn' deer with rare single horn spotted in Italy

[John Y Cannuck]

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'Unicorn' deer with rare single horn spotted in Italy

Updated Thu. Jun. 12 2008 7:54 AM ET
The Associated Press
ROME -- A deer with a single horn in the centre of its head -- much like the fabled, mythical unicorn -- has been spotted in a nature preserve in Italy.
The one-year-old Roe Deer -- nicknamed `Unicorn' -- was born in captivity in a park in the Tuscan town of Prato, near Florence.
He is believed to have been born with a genetic flaw; his twin has two horns.
Calling it the first time he has seen such a case, an official at Prato's Centre of Natural Sciences said today such anomalies among deer may have inspired the myth of the unicorn.
The unicorn, a horse-like creature with magical healing powers, has appeared in legends and stories throughout history, from ancient and medieval texts to the adventures of Harry Potter.
Experts say single-horned deer are rare but not unheard of - but even more unusual is the central positioning of the horn.

 

[nlevandier]

rare my ass...look at my avatar pic...i shot a 1 pointer last year!!!

 

[markl]

rare my ass...look at my avatar pic...i shot a 1 pointer last year!!!

What cal do you recommend for unicorns?

 

[303carbine]

What cal do you recommend for unicorns?

I would recommend any of the single shot rifles in small caliber.........

 

[Foxer]

What cal do you recommend for unicorns?

Depends - if he doesn't see you then anything normally used for deer is fine - but if he's eyeballing your groin and starts using a pool-chalk on the thing, then go with something big

 

[nlevandier]

6.5x55 swedish!

...too be fair though, this lil'spiker had another one but he must have rubbed it off...BUT IT STILL COUNTS BECAUSE HE ONLY HAD ONE WHEN I SHOT'EM!!!