Albino animals have a genetic mutation that affects melanin production.
They are not white, just colourless.
Albino animals are rare.
Lack of melanin makes the blood veins visible and eyes appear red or pink.
Because of this they are the easy targets for predators.
Albino animals are sensitive to sunlight and have poor eye sight.
Albinism affects mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and even fish.
We have white tigers
White peacocks
White snakes
White crocodiles to name a few.
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