A visit to the kingdom of albinos

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Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives living things a kind of pale appearance.


In other words, albinism is a genetic condition where living things are born without the usual color in their bodies. Moreover, their bodies can not make a normal amount of melanin, the chemical that is responsible for eye, skin, and hair color. Thus, most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair, and eyes, and living things with albinism are so called albinos.


The world of albinos also contributes to the various colour of our life, and here are some lovely images of albinos:

 

Albino squirrel in South Croydon Park, Croydon

Albino squirrel in South Croydon Park, Croydon


Kangaroo called Bennett on Ruegen Island, Germany

Kangaroo called Bennett on Ruegen Island, Germany


Albino crocodile in Sioux City, San Agustin, Gran Canaria

Albino crocodile in Sioux City, San Agustin, Gran Canaria


Albino tortoise in Abufari sanctuary

Albino tortoise in Abufari sanctuary


Albino 3-year old deer in Dusit zoo, Bangkok, Thailand

Albino 3-year old deer in Dusit zoo, Bangkok, Thailand


Albino porcupine in Weirfield sanctuary, Lincolnshire

Albino porcupine in Weirfield sanctuary, Lincolnshire


Albino peacock in Wingham Park, Canterbury

Albino peacock in Wingham Park, Canterbury


Albino bird in Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire

Albino bird in Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire


A hunchback whale is found unique in Byron bay, Australia

A hunchback whale is found unique in Byron bay, Australia


Albino lobster in Great Yarmouth Sea-Life Centre

Albino lobster in Great Yarmouth Sea-Life Centre


Albino skate named Tia Gamma was found in England

Albino skate named Tia Gamma was found in England


Albino frog in China

Albino frog in China


Albino penguin in Bristol Zoo

Albino penguin in Bristol Zoo


Albino gorilla was born in Barcelona zoo in 1966 and died in 2003

Albino gorilla was born in Barcelona zoo in 1966 and died in 2003


Albino panda is playing with another panda in Wichita Falls, Texas

Albino panda is playing with another panda in Wichita Falls, Texas


 

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This article was published on 2010/01/21