Albinism includes a number of genetic pigmentation disorders, in which the skin or fur is white or pink; in some cases it also causes reddish eyes. Albinism has been linked to poor eyesight and higher skin cancer rates, but otherwise albino animals (and humans) are exactly the same as everyone else.
Leucism is a similar condition to albinism that impacts some members of the animal kingdom. Leucism only includes partial loss of pigmentation and causes pale white patches to form. Leucism is caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin.
In nature, what is different is all the more beautiful, making the all-white animals on this list some of the most gorgeous creatures in the world.
1. Lioness
Photo Credit: Chad Cocking
2. Zebra
Reminds me of Wrigley’s Zebra Gum, I wonder if he smells yummy like peaches.
Photo Credit: Bill Adams
3. Reindeer
When Santa finds this gorgeous all-white reindeer, Rudolph is in for some competition!
Photo Credit: imgur.com
4. Alligator
Look closely and you can see his red eye.
Photo Credit: imgur.com
5. Owl
Photo Credit: picslist.com
6. Humpback Whale
Photo Credit: imgur.com
Albino Whale Caught On Video
7. Deer Family
Photo Credit: imgur.com
8. Lion
Photo Credit: unknown
9. Peacock
Photo Credit: Victor
10. Turtle
Photo Credit: imgur.com
11. Hedgehog
Photo Credit: ~bex~
12. Gorilla
Photo Credit: Nature
13. Doberman
This handsome hunk knows how to stand out beside his pack!
Photo Credit: unknown
14. Penguin
Photo Credit: imgur.com
15. Kangaroo
Photo Credit: Rohan Thomson
16. Rhino
Photo Credit: Gravityx9
17. Snake
Photo Credit: Ealvarez Gibson
18. Raccoon
Photo Credit: Rick Stockwell
19. Tawny Frogmouth
Photo Credit: unknown
20. Tiger
Photo Credit: Christina Fennell
21. Hummingbird
Photo Credit: Marty Jones
22. Squirrel
Photo Credit: palmerlakeguy2010
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