I'm not saying they shouldn't be loved....
But I'm more concerned about the other possible genetic problems that could come along with it. As I said, just from what I've personally seen in cats- i've seen it pop up after a few generations of inbreeding.
I'm not saying anyone is purposefully inbreeding either.
I'm saying that IMO when something like this pops up it should be looked into more than just "hey, look it has 6 fingers that's cool." as sell it and keep breeding the line.
IMO, colors and extra limbs are a little different. Kinda like comparing apples to oranges. Look at the frogs that are growing extra legs and arms and such, it's because they've been exposed to a chemical/ parasite that does this to them and is detrimental to the survival of the animal. Colors change constantly from an evolutionary standpoint. When a subspecies of Lizard/ moth or whatever is separates from the main group, those animals will often times change color to fit in with the new surroundings. This is done through the survival of the fittest theory, the ones that blend in the best go on the reproduce....etc, etc.
Now I'm not aware of any animal in the wild that has grown extra appendages to survive? Could be wrong though, and to me there is a reason for that-they are not FIT from an EVOLUTIONARY standpoint to survive, be it through genetic problems that decrease lifespan, or inability to adapt.
I'm also not knocking on anyone that HAS one of these gliders, I'm sure they make lovely babies. I'm just wishing to discuss this topic through a genetic perspective.
Not trying to come off as know-it-all-y either
I just have a genuine interest in other peoples opinions on this, and their opinions on the theories I have just presented.
for listening to word vomit! lol!