These Animals Have Thrived Despite Their Disabilities

An Adaptable Dog

Meet Rowan. The German Spitz, who looks normal in nearly every other way, was born without eyes. But he never seemed bothered by it, and instead adapted to overcome the condition that many would consider a major disability.

Rowan uses echolocation to help himself get around, just like a bat! He barks and listens for the sound to echo off nearby objects. His human companion told Express that ”[w]hen he first started going out there were no leaves on the trees but when the leaves grew there was the rustling and we noticed the change in his behavior. He would go out and to find his direction he would use his bark. It really does seem to be a form of echolocation.” So cool!

You won’t be able to stop yourself from smiling when you see the next photo.