Albinism is something that we tend to see a lot in rodents like mice, rats and guinea pigs. They have white fur and red eyes - not a hint of flaky pigment in sight. But this feature is in tonnes of creatures through all the different species. Scaly or naked, it's still pretty amazing to see.
We tracked a bunch of animals you might not have realized could be albinos, and mistaken some you thought were - check
[1945007!] 1. No, not a cat. This is an albino porcupine!
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2. This wallaby sun really should use a sunscreen.
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3. true fact :. There are no albino horses
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This is a Cremello simply white coloring. Real lack of pigment in a horse is associated with fatal flaws.
4. It is a similar situation with dogs. When a dog is white with blue eyes, they are probably a double merle. The recessive trait is associated with deafness and blindness & mdash; as a result of careless farming practices.
5. another true: all all white animals albinos are
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this cub is leucistic, meaning it. still the pigment, but a reduction of multiple types of pigments, and not only melanin, as occurs with albinism.
6. This all white octopus are not albino, either.
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octopuses change color depending on their state of mind and environment as well - if not better than -. Chameleons are
7. I am wary to call these albino lobsters in the name of science, because they do have some pigmentation. ..
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But they are sure beautiful.
8. Edgar hedgehog, however, is really albinos.
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Notice how he's still got some yellow hue & mdash; it is the xanthophores, a type of pigment that albinism has no impact.
9. Does the clear number albino?
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Nevertheless, it is still cute a viscous way.
10. albino rabbits are not rare at all, but they're still adorable.
11. albino sugar glider is oh so sleepy.
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12. this cockatiel loves her pink calcium bar so much, he uses it as blush!
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13. Here's a muskrat nomming albino on anything on muskrat name.
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14. I do not know if this is a softshell turtle albino, or the star of my future nightmares.
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15. you guys trying to team up and haunt me?
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Albino frogs are super rare, since it is difficult to hide when you look like it.
16. Super content without melanin This little ferret.
17. albino koalas are extremely rare, and are also nappers adorable.
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18 . So are albino buffalo.
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19. Some fishies albino ready for a new tank.
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20. without his signature brands, it is difficult to say that this baby skunk is actually a skunk!
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21. Be careful not too close when you determine what it is, because it certainly will still spray you!
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22. Do you think this little guy gets more nuts with this ethereal glow working on his side?
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Whether or not all these animals are technically albino is beside the point. Genetics in general are really fascinating, and abnormal mutations that occur naturally are worth marveling! dangerous mutations casually transmitted by backyard breeders, however, must be denounced, no matter how pretty those blue eyes.
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