Oceanography
Rare Ghostly Great White Shark Discovered
A ghostly white-ringed shark was found near Sazan Island, Albania. It is the first case of albinism ever recorded in the species.
Albinism
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Articles about Albinism
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Oceanography
White humpback whale discovered, super rare creature in nature!
A group of swimmers from the charity Ocean Culture Life (OCL) had the unique opportunity to encounter an all-white humpback whale during a trip to Tonga (South Pacific).
Animal world
How rare are albino crocodiles?
Albino crocodiles are considered extremely rare and scientists estimate there are only about 100 to 200 albino crocodiles in the world.
Oceanography
Rare white sperm whale discovered
The sperm whale, most likely with albinism, swam near the surface of the water not far from an oil tanker.
Biology
Why do black parents have blue, white eyes?
Previously in Europe, there have been many cases where African parents have white children ...
Animal world
Albino crocodile at the American zoo is about to retire
Houston Zoo in Texas, USA, shares the famous white crocodile Blanco will soon move to a luxurious retirement.
Animal world
Admire the albino hamster rarely seen in Australia
Animals that live in a wild environment with albinism are easy to become prey to other animals and often die prematurely.
Animal world
Snow-white reindeer is rarely seen in England
A reindeer due to a rare genetic variation causes its fur to become as white as snow that will appear at Victoria's Camp Center in North Yorkshire (England) this Christm…
Animal world
No-eared rabbits appear near Japanese nuclear plants
Along with no ears, the rabbit also has clear signs of albinism with unusual white fur and red eyes. This is believed to be the result of gene mutations.
Medicine - Health
The black mother was surprised when she gave birth to a white boy
When I first saw my newborn baby, Catherine Howarth, a Nigerian black mother, said that the midwife had mistaken the baby of another person, not her child, because the b…