Albinism is something we tend to see a lot in rodents, like mice, rats, and guinea pigs. They've got white fur and red eyes -- not a touch of fluffy pigment in sight. But this trait is found in tons of creatures across all different species. Scaly or furry, it's always pretty incredible to see.
We tracked down a bunch of animals you might not have realized could be albino, and a few that you wrongly thought were -- check them out!
1. Nope, not a cat. That's an albino porcupine!
2. This sunbathing wallaby should really use some sunblock.
3. True fact: there are no albino horses.
4. Another true fact: not all all-white animals are albino.
5. This all-white octopus isn't albino, either.
6. I'm wary of calling these lobsters albino, in the name of science, since they do have some pigmentation...
7. It's a similar situation with dogs. When a dog is mostly white with blue eyes, they're probably a double merle. The recessive trait is associated with deafness and blindness — a result of careless breeding practices.
8. This cockatiel loves his pink calcium bar so much, he uses it as blush!
9. Not sure if this is an albino softshell turtle, or the star of all my future nightmares.
10. Albino koalas are incredibly rare, and are also adorable nappers.
Whether or not all of these animals are technically albino is beside the point. Genetics in general are truly fascinating, and abnormal mutations that occur naturally are worth marveling at! Dangerous mutations carelessly passed on by backyard breeders, however, should be frowned upon, no matter how pretty those blue eyes are.Via:viralnova.com
We tracked down a bunch of animals you might not have realized could be albino, and a few that you wrongly thought were -- check them out!
1. Nope, not a cat. That's an albino porcupine!
2. This sunbathing wallaby should really use some sunblock.
3. True fact: there are no albino horses.
4. Another true fact: not all all-white animals are albino.
5. This all-white octopus isn't albino, either.
6. I'm wary of calling these lobsters albino, in the name of science, since they do have some pigmentation...
7. It's a similar situation with dogs. When a dog is mostly white with blue eyes, they're probably a double merle. The recessive trait is associated with deafness and blindness — a result of careless breeding practices.
8. This cockatiel loves his pink calcium bar so much, he uses it as blush!
9. Not sure if this is an albino softshell turtle, or the star of all my future nightmares.
10. Albino koalas are incredibly rare, and are also adorable nappers.