TEHRAN — A two-headed turtle hatched out in Khatam city, central province of Yazd, IRNA news agency reported Sunday.

The city’s department of environment confirmed the news, with its director Saber Afkhami saying the turtle is pretty healthy.    

The turtle hatched out simultaneously with another turtle which is completely normal, Afkhami added.

He further expressed hope that researchers would find out the reason as to why such a rare phenomenon happened and to guarantee the animal’s survival.

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