Facts about Albino Animal Phenomenon

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   White tigers, often mistaken for albino animals, are actually leucistic, retaining some pigmentation in their stripes while lacking melanin in their base coat.

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   Albino animals that survive in captivity often live longer than their wild counterparts, as zoos and sanctuaries protect them from predation and UV-related skin damage.

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   Many albino animals also have red or pink eyes because, without melanin, blood vessels in the retina are visible through the unpigmented iris.

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   Albino animals are typically more vulnerable in the wild because their lack of camouflage makes them easier targets for predators.

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   Albinism in animals is caused by a lack of melanin pigment, resulting from mutations in genes responsible for melanin production.

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