The marvels of nature never cease to astonish. Flowers paint the world with a kaleidoscope of color, yet black blooms remain exceedingly rare. Similarly, the animal kingdom boasts a diverse palette, but white creatures are a remarkable rarity.
Scientists posit that the majority of white animals result from albinism, with only a select few possibly representing ancient vestiges of bygone eras. This article introduces some rare white animals for you.
White lion: The white lion does not suffer from albino, it is a genetic variant of the African lion. There are now about 100 white lions in the world. The white lion was bred by people after it was discovered. Currently, the scarcity of discovered white lions primarily stems from their low predation rate, rendering survival challenging due to their distinctive coat color.
White peacock: When its hair turns white, the white peacock looks awesome. White peacocks are the result of genetic mutations in blue peacocks. Its whole body fur is pure white without a trace of variegation, and its eyes are light red.
When it unfolds its feathers, it looks like a fairy coming down from the sky, which is amazing. The number of white peacocks is limited, almost none in the wild, and can only be seen in certain zoos. However, through artificial breeding, the number of white peacocks began to increase, and their population status was stable.
White tiger: Due to a genetic mutation, the original orange-yellow-black stripes on Bengal tigers have changed to white-black stripes. In addition to the Bengal tiger, the Siberian tiger can also turn white. The first wild Bangladeshi white tiger was found and captured in India in 1951.
White crocodile: Albino crocodiles, characterized by their albinism, are an exceptionally rare phenomenon, with only about 20 known individuals worldwide. A French zoo welcomed the birth of two albino baby crocodiles in 2021, captivating visitors with their snow-white scales and striking red eyes. While the zoo celebrated this extraordinary event, there was also a sense of apprehension, as albino crocodiles are known to be fragile and require specialized care to thrive.
White giraffe: As of today, only three giraffes have been documented. White giraffes result from a rare "albino gene," which, unlike typical cases of albinism in other animals, manifests as a pure white coat without any variegation, rendering them exceptionally beautiful.
Albino lobster: Many people have seen ordinary lobsters, but translucent white lobsters are rare. In 2017, a fisherman in Maine, USA caught a unique white lobster when he went out to sea. The person who found the white lobster said that the body of the lobster was translucent and slightly blue, and he had never seen it before. He found that the lobster was female and was pregnant, so he released it.
The Maine Fisheries Association believes that the lack of some pigment in the lobster may be caused by genetic albinism. Lobster experts have emphasized that the likelihood of albino lobsters appearing is one in 100 million, underscoring their extraordinary rarity. Despite this rarity, experts note that albino lobster tastes identical to regular lobster when cooked.
Albino kangaroo:
Everyone knows that kangaroos are Australia's national treasure. But in recent years, a small kangaroo with red or brown fur has been found in New Guinea, Australia. But in recent years, some kangaroos have been found with completely white skin, and they have red eyes, which look like a big white rabbit!
