Three days before Christmas in 1998, two identical twin sisters were born prematurely in Texas with a very visible difference: one with primordial dwarfism, and the other without. But their difference hasn’t affected their sisterly bond; if anything, it has made them stronger. The doctors discovered their mom was carrying twins roughly nine weeks before their…

This rambunctious German shepherd might look like a puppy, but he is 4 1/2 years old. Owing to a rare condition, he will remain small his entire life. The dog, Ranger, is generating an army of fans on social media for his unusual looks and funny antics, and his owner, Shelby Mayo, 20, a student nurse…

After battling four miscarriages and having two beautiful daughters—Tessa and Ruby—parents Byron and Kari adopted Kamari in 2013 and Emmet in 2017. Wanting to adopt a child with special needs, the couple once again got in touch with the Gladney Center for Adoption in 2018. “I called our caseworker, Tanya, at the Gladney Center and…

Conservation scientists with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) have discovered two giraffes with a rare form of dwarfism that renders the animals half their normal size and height. In fact, these giraffes are so small, they’re only a foot or two taller than a large human. The GCF announced in a press release this month…