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Hairless guinea pigs AKA Skinny pigs were developed in 1978 when scientists crossbred a haired guinea pig with a hairless guinea pig to create the ideal breed for a dermatology experiment. The result was a smushy creature just like Ludwik. Check out his adorable photos on Instagram. You won't regret it. 

Silky, a hairless hamster was dropped off at the Oregon Humane Society.  Apparently her family decided to move and couldn't take her with them.  However, it didn't take long for the shelter's staff to fall in love with her.  Silky is naturally hairless due to a genetic mutation, that means she can easily get cold, something staff member Selene Mejia realized when she saw Silky huddled in a corner of her cage. Selene took it upon herself to crochet a tiny sweater for Silky to keep her nice and warm.  The sweater fit her perfectly.  She seems to be doing better now, and as soon as she overcomes an eye infection, Silky will be available for adoption. See her awesomely cute photos below. Via: Awesomely Cute

Whether the animals you see below suffer from alopecia or were purposely bred to be hairless, they're quite peculiar to gaze at and almost unrecognizable without their signature fur coats. via: Can you actually

The sweet people that work at the Oregon Humane Society crocheted Silky her very own sweater to keep her from getting chilly this winter. You can read her rescue story over on their website.

Sphynx cats might look like an old woman's hand, but they're actually incredibly cute and not even a tiny bit evil! We're big fans. Here's some of our favorite Sphynxies on Instagram.