In a move that has left experts scratching their heads, the state government has officially granted arachnid status to a chicken with eight legs. The chicken, known as a 'Spicken', has caused quite a stir among animal rights activists who are concerned about the treatment of this unique animal.
According to sources, the Spicken's owner is now entitled to receive arachnid-related benefits, while the chicken itself has been moved into a spider exhibit at the local zoo. The move has puzzled experts, who are unsure how a chicken could possibly be classified as a spider.
The Spicken, which has been causing quite a sensation online, is believed to have developed its extra legs as a result of a genetic mutation. However, the decision to grant it arachnid status has left many people scratching their heads.
Animal rights activists are particularly concerned about the Spicken's treatment, with some accusing the government of cruelty towards animals. "This is a chicken, not a spider," said one activist. "It should be treated as such and not subjected to the conditions of a spider exhibit."
However, others have welcomed the move, saying that it opens the door for other animals to be reclassified. "Who knows what other animals are out there waiting to be reclassified," said one expert.
Despite the controversy, the Spicken has become something of a celebrity, with hundreds of people flocking to see it at the local zoo. Some visitors have even started to bring the chicken gifts, with one group of children leaving a basket of strawberries at the exhibit.
The reclassification of the Spicken has also sparked debate online, with some people arguing that it is a slippery slope towards the reclassification of all sorts of animals. Others have taken a more light-hearted approach, with many people sharing memes and jokes about the unusual creature.
One Twitter user wrote: "We live in strange times when a chicken with eight legs is classified as a spider. What's next? A hamster with wings being classified as a bird?"
Only time will tell whether the Spicken will be the first of many animals to be reclassified, or if it will remain a curious anomaly in the world of biology. One thing's for sure though: this eight-legged chicken is definitely not your average bird.
