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Have you guys heard about the unicorn deer in Italy? This is a real story! It is a deer that was born with one horn growing out the center of its head. Unlike a "real" unicorn that is a mythical creature, the unicorn deer in the wildlife preserve in Italy is the real deal! Cool huh?

Here is a little story I found about the unicorn deer:

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.



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, Tozzi said 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.
“This shows that even in past times, there could have been animals with this anomaly,” he said by telephone. “It’s not like they dreamed it up.”
Single-horned deer are rare but not unheard of — but even more unusual is the central positioning of the horn, experts said.
“Generally, the horn is on one side (of the head) rather than being at the center. This looks like a complex case,” said Fulvio Fraticelli, scientific director of Rome’s zoo. He said the position of the horn could also be the result of a trauma early in the animal’s life.
Other mammals are believed to contribute to the myth of the unicorn, including the narwhal, a whale with a long, spiraling tusk.


I told you unicorns are real!!!! lol Love this story.

I guess unicorns are real Alec. lolololol

Cute story. I wish I could pet the little unicorn for good luck.

I knew unicorns really exist!!! I knew it!!