News flash: Wisconsin man kills deer with 7 legs. Is that Evolution at its best?

Question

www.roanoke.com Article to your right.

Answer 1

Sounds cool - do you have a link to that?
I wouldn't call that evolution - just a mutation.

I found the story at this link: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2727218

Answer 2

Interesting story, but don't know why the man who hit the deer's so creeped out by the poor thing. Mutations of this sort are common, and especially so in amphibians...frogs quite frequently have extra appendages.

When I was a child I attended the Worthington, PA fair where they had the only sideshow that I have ever seen. Aside from the usual 2 headed snakes and turtles, and cows with three eyes, they had a yellow Labrador retriever with 5 legs. The extra extremity was growing alongside the left front leg, and although smaller than the other legs it moved on it's own. The dog didn't seem bothered by it, and I'll never forget the sight.

These things happen.

Answer 3

I live in Wisconsin. I heard about this on the news. I'm surprised this deer survived to maturity. Evolution at its best? No - its called a "mutation", but all "advancements" in evolution are caused by mutations: a change, deletion, or addition to the genetic sequence of an organism. Most mutations are "deleterious" (bad), but once in a while they result in an adaptation that results in an organism more likely to survive. Or did you think having a deer with 7 legs was "Intelligent Design"?

BTW: this story IS real - here's the link to prove it:

Answer 4

My Humble opinion. Mental illness occurs in all societies and so these events happen at all times in all different countries. However, my impression of Japanese culture (which is confirmed as being a high context culture) is one of strict social rules and a culture where the different are out-cast and socially punished for their inability to conform. I have never been to Japan and so this answer can be considered humble and possibly uninformed. Combining the dense living conditions (people crammed together) with the strict social norms would make life very difficult for people who cannot conform, add to this the uncertain/indirect messages of high context culture and you have an environment which could encourage mental problems. If Japanese society (in my Humble opinion) were to become more caring in its approach to people with problems and a bit more direct in its communications (saying things direct, not codifying your messages in actions) then possibly such things would occur less often. Mental illness of course is not only the result of environment (genetics, life events) but surely society and environment have a big effect on peoples minds. And so there is a type of collective consciousness (yes this is a new age term but im using it anyway) that is made collectively by each member of society and in turn affects each member of society. Everyone should be just a little more caring and just a little less less ruthless/competitive. Surely this will not stop EVERY such event, but may reduce the number of such incidents. If there was someone professional there to help this man before he went mad or if someone (a neighbour, a local) cared enough to call social services, then just maybe this tragedy wouldnt have happened.

Answer 5

I live in Wisconsin, what the hell are you talking about? Where does your source of information come from? Just asking for a link

Answer 6

not really, obviously the extra legs didnt help the deer get away from the man

Answer 7

You mean the fact the man killed the feak as a sort of reverse natural selection thingee?

Answer 8

Since sin has been in this world there has always been a freak of nature.. But one day that curse will be gone. Rev. 22:3

Answer 9

I hope you're being sarcastic. Cause if that's evolution at it's best, things look pretty bleak.

Answer 10

I do not believe in Evolution, but I have my doubts about the validity of this story.