22 albino animals that are interesting for their uniqueness (23 photos)

Albino animals that lack pigment completely melanin are extremely rare. Unfortunately, albinism is a genetic disease that has its own complications: vision problems, sun sensitivity, problems surviving in the wild... However, these animals are certainly beautiful and awe inspiring.





1. Lioness



This lioness made it to our list even though she's not actually an albino. At her leucistic syndrome, which is similar to albinism but not the same heavy. Animals with leucism have a reduced amount of pigment rather than its complete absence. However, they are just as beautiful and rare as real albino animals.

2. Zebra





This zebra is also not quite an albino, otherwise it would not have stripes at all and would have red eyes. This is the same leucism.

3. Reindeer



This snow-white reindeer clearly stands out against the background of the rock, which makes him easier prey for wolves compared to his sister the normal color that stands to the left of it. However, the lack of pigment can be an advantage during the winter months when there is snow on the ground.

4. Alligator



This beautiful white alligator is a real albino. note the red of his eyes. Most likely, he lives in a zoo or reserve, since in the wild such an animal is too noticeable and hardly able to hunt successfully.

5. Owl



Gorgeous and unique owl. It would be nice to see one in the woods somewhere.

6. Humpback whale



It's amazing that this whale was not killed when it was a calf (killer whales, for example). This whale will always be very visible in the water. But the fact that endangered him in his youth makes him exceedingly handsome.

7. Family of deer



The albinism gene in this herd must be extremely strong with so many depigmented animals.

8. Leo



This beautiful lion is simply breathtaking. However, it's good that he lives in captivity because it won't do well in the wild. do you know you that the darker the mane, the stronger the lion? The black mane means that the lion has never lost a fight, and this may scare off his potential male rivals and protect the pride. Once he loses a fight, his the mane will become lighter ... And this white-maned lion seems to be shouting to others lions that he is weak - even if he is not.

9. Peacock



This peacock is just amazing! However, it is probably just as disgustingly noisy as its brighter counterparts.

10. Turtle



Turtles are known to live for over 100 years. Let's wish this little albino turtle a long life.

11. Hedgehog



This albino hedgehog is a very shy animal. It is a pity that his color will attract a lot of attention to him!

12. Gorilla



Gorillas are the largest primates with many similarities to humans. Among them there are both individuals with leukism and albinos.

13. Doberman Pinscher



This white Doberman Pinscher suffers from leucism because his eyes are blue, not pure white. However, this is a great dog!

14. Penguin



This poor penguin doesn't have a tuxedo. He forgot to dress for the party...

15. Kangaroo



Albino baby kangaroo looks very cute. But, given the fact that kangaroos can be extremely dangerous, it is best to admire them on distance.

16. Rhino



Apparently, this is one of 5 white rhinos living in the world, and all of them are in captivity, for obvious reasons.

17. Snake



This snake looks scary. Whether she is an albino or not.

18. Raccoon



The white raccoon looks like a fluffy angel, it is not known how wormed into the company of real bandits, but perhaps he is the leader of the pack.

19. Smoky frogmouth



Now you know not only that there are smoky frogmouths, but also that among them there are albinos. These birds are from Australia, and are often confused with owls.

20. Tiger



Tigers are very beautiful due to their patterns. But the leucistic tiger without patterns looks very impressive.

21. Hummingbird



In this case, alas, it cannot be said that the albino hummingbird is something very already attracts. A bright and iridescent bird with all the colors of the rainbow is much prettier.

22. Squirrel



This albino squirrel with classic albino red eyes is doing what squirrels do best - stealing someone's food.