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The fragility and protection of rare albino animals

Animal 21:17, 13-Jun-2025

CGTN

June 13, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the International Albinism Awareness Day. Animals, too, can be afflicted by albinism, a hereditary condition that prevents melanin production, leaving them without camouflage and highly vulnerable to predators.

In this photo feature, we spotlight remarkable albino individuals recorded worldwide in recent years, helping to raise awareness of their vulnerability and the importance of conservation efforts.

The world's only known all-white panda was captured by infrared cameras in February 2023, in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The spot is about 2,300 meters above sea level. /CMG
The world's only known all-white panda was captured by infrared cameras in February 2023, in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The spot is about 2,300 meters above sea level. /CMG

The world's only known all-white panda was captured by infrared cameras in February 2023, in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The spot is about 2,300 meters above sea level. /CMG

Rare all-white panda spotted on camera in SW China's Sichuan

A rare albino squirrel is seen in Edinburgh, the UK, November 21, 2020. /VCG
A rare albino squirrel is seen in Edinburgh, the UK, November 21, 2020. /VCG

A rare albino squirrel is seen in Edinburgh, the UK, November 21, 2020. /VCG

Rare white squirrel spotted in Edinburgh

The world's first red panda with albinism was captured on video in Meigu Dafengding National Nature Reserve at Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China. /CGTN
The world's first red panda with albinism was captured on video in Meigu Dafengding National Nature Reserve at Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China. /CGTN

The world's first red panda with albinism was captured on video in Meigu Dafengding National Nature Reserve at Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China. /CGTN

First albino red panda spotted in SW China nature reserve

A brown colored baby deer, named Miracle, who has albino deer parents, is seen in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye, June 19, 2022. /VCG
A brown colored baby deer, named Miracle, who has albino deer parents, is seen in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye, June 19, 2022. /VCG

A brown colored baby deer, named Miracle, who has albino deer parents, is seen in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye, June 19, 2022. /VCG

The brown calf of an albino deer family named "Miracle" was born

A rare albino hedgehog is rescued in West Yorkshire, the UK, August 24, 2020. /VCG
A rare albino hedgehog is rescued in West Yorkshire, the UK, August 24, 2020. /VCG

A rare albino hedgehog is rescued in West Yorkshire, the UK, August 24, 2020. /VCG

An albino Galapagos tortoise hatchling on the back of another turtle, Switzerland, June 3, 2022. /VCG
An albino Galapagos tortoise hatchling on the back of another turtle, Switzerland, June 3, 2022. /VCG

An albino Galapagos tortoise hatchling on the back of another turtle, Switzerland, June 3, 2022. /VCG

A rare 3-month-old albino wallaby explores its enclosure in Wales, the UK, July 9, 2024. /VCG
A rare 3-month-old albino wallaby explores its enclosure in Wales, the UK, July 9, 2024. /VCG

A rare 3-month-old albino wallaby explores its enclosure in Wales, the UK, July 9, 2024. /VCG

An albino python is viewed at Antalya Wildlife Park in Türkiye, June 4, 2024. /VCG
An albino python is viewed at Antalya Wildlife Park in Türkiye, June 4, 2024. /VCG

An albino python is viewed at Antalya Wildlife Park in Türkiye, June 4, 2024. /VCG

Leucism vs. albinism

Leucistic animals possess reduced pigment but retain normal eye coloration, whereas true albinos lack melanin entirely, resulting in pink or red eyes and white skin or fur.

A leucistic European brown bear, who is almost entirely white, is spotted in Finland, July 2019. /VCG
A leucistic European brown bear, who is almost entirely white, is spotted in Finland, July 2019. /VCG

A leucistic European brown bear, who is almost entirely white, is spotted in Finland, July 2019. /VCG

A rare leucistic Galapagos penguin discovered in Ecuador, November 19, 2020. /VCG
A rare leucistic Galapagos penguin discovered in Ecuador, November 19, 2020. /VCG

A rare leucistic Galapagos penguin discovered in Ecuador, November 19, 2020. /VCG

A rare leucistic baboon was spotted roaming the Arusha National Park in Tanzania. /VCG
A rare leucistic baboon was spotted roaming the Arusha National Park in Tanzania. /VCG

A rare leucistic baboon was spotted roaming the Arusha National Park in Tanzania. /VCG

An extremely rare leucistic alligator was born at a theme park in Florida, the U.S., December 11, 2023. /VCG
An extremely rare leucistic alligator was born at a theme park in Florida, the U.S., December 11, 2023. /VCG

An extremely rare leucistic alligator was born at a theme park in Florida, the U.S., December 11, 2023. /VCG

(Cover: An albino red-billed blue magpie is spotted in Beijing, China, November 27, 2023. /VCG)

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