We're aware of bald eagles and hairless cats, but a furless bear? Now that's a first. Several female bears in a zoo in Leipzig, Germany are feeling a bit chillier these days after they lost all their fur save for a few tufts on the crown of their head for an unknown reason.
Several very confused veterinary experts have begun studying the bears, like Dolores (shown above), in hopes of discovering the cause of the fur-loss, which they believe may be genetic. The bears are native to South America and would normally be sprouting a lush coat of dark brown fur to get them through the winter.
Aside from perhaps needing an extra blanket or two this winter and looking a little funny, the bears seem to be in good health. Still, anytime something odd like this happens, it's a good idea to figure out why. After all, bears have fur for a reason!
via GOOD
