No one entirely understands nature, but many scientists have tried to figure out its intricacies and mysteries. With the greens of the forests, the blues of the skies and the seas, the colors of flowers in bloom, and the vibrant beauty of the earth, it is evident that color is a huge part of life itself, but nature has gone beyond to show us that there is beauty, even in things that do not have color. Albinism, or Achromasia, is a genetic disorder characterized by the absence of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes. This causes the eyes to look pink and the hair and skin very pale or white. Albinism affects humans and animals alike, even plants! Albino animals are not only beautifully unique, but very rare. So rare that it is estimated that only one in twenty thousand or one in a million animals of a particular species are affected. That’s only 0.0001-0.005%. Mind-blowing right? These unique animals are at risk of being exploited for their skins, making them easy prey for other animals. The crazy thing is that even albino predators have difficulty tracking prey because they can’t blend in! Their snowy skin or fur can be spotted from a mile away. They are so rare because they do not survive for long in the wild. Some animals have partial albinism, making only parts of their body un-pigmented. This could be in splotches or at specific parts of their body. This phenomenon is more common than true albinism and has been seen in animals such as birds, raccoons, and some fishes. This article will share the most beautiful and unique animals with different types of albinism. Enjoy!

Albino Alligator Looks Like a Ceramic Statue

Alligators are large reptiles in the Crocodilia order, which means you can think of them as second cousins to your average crocodile. The American alligator is known to be the largest reptile in North America. They are only found in freshwater wetlands and can lunge up to 30 miles per hour in the water. They are also great swimmers, thanks to their powerful tails.

Albino alligators are as powerful as their pigmented counterparts in strength and speed but are prone to disastrous sunburns when they leave the water. They may or may not have impaired vision, making preying on animals difficult and unable to feed properly. There are only about 200 albino alligators scattered around the world. This is to tell you that they are indeed very rare. Who would even imagine that something so ferocious could be so fragile?