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Snowflake was the only known albino western lowland gorilla. Captured in Spanish Guinea in 1966, he lived in Barcelona Zoo until 2003. His striking white fur and pink features made him famous.
Claude is an albino American alligator at the California Academy of Sciences. His snow-white scales and pink eyes make his appearance ghostly; poor eyesight and sun sensitivity accompany his condition.
Albino squirrels appear occasionally in nature with pure white fur and pink eyes. Their rarity makes sightings unusual but magical; camouflage and predator risk pose survival challenges.
Albino deer look spectral with white coats and pinkish or red eyes. Found in stained habitat edges or forest clearings, they often suffer vulnerabilities in the wild.
Tiny and dazzling, albino hummingbirds feature pure white feathers and pale eyes. Their rarity means they’re seldom spotted, but they dazzle when glimpsed among flowers.
The blackbird loses its dark plumage under albinism, becoming creamy-white with striking red eyes. A rare twist on a common songbird, often noticed for its stark contrast.
Albino kangaroos are extremely rare; their white fur and pink eyes are a sharp contrast against outback landscapes. Most are bred or kept in captivity due to vulnerability in wild.
Albino ferrets are small mammals with ivory fur, pink skin and eyes. Their playful behaviour is well known, but sunlight sensitivity and health issues often complicate survival.
With normally black and white patterning lost, albino skunks appear entirely pale or creamy with delicate pink eyes. Their stark appearance makes them rare and often vulnerable.
Albino peacocks display entirely white feathers with delicate pink eyes, unlike the colourful standard peacock. Their courtship fan appears ethereal, visible in sanctuaries or captivity where they are protected.