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When a cow gives birth to twins of different genders, the female twin is often born with intersex characteristics and is unable to reproduce due to the connection of the twins blood supplies, which causes the female to be exposed to male sex hormones.

Jan 30, 2023•1 min read

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When a cow gives birth to twins of different genders, the female twin is often born with intersex characteristics and is unable to reproduce due to the connection of the twins’ blood supplies, which causes the female to be exposed to male sex hormones.

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