Showing posts with label albinos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label albinos. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Albino Frogs

Albino frogs are a fairly common occurrence.
 
Picture from Asia Finest
 
It is not uncommon for a recessive gene to be present in many different species of frogs, causing them to be born without normal pigmentation.  These frogs will have redish eyes and a white or pinkish coloring to their skin.  Like the eyes of human albinos, they tend to be highly sensitive to light.
 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Color Changing Cicadas

 Albino cicadas do not exist.

Picture from The Atlantic

Sometimes when cicadas first emerge they are white in color.  Over a period of time, their bodies gradually become darker.  Some take longer than others, and some die before the change can occur leaving them as a white corpse.  If they don't die before their color changes, they will eventually turn black and orange.


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Albino Animals

Albinism is a condition that causes the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. It affects humans and, as you can see, animals. Albino animals outside of captivity often have a low survival rate because they are unable to conceal themselves from predators or prey.

Zebra

Koala


Deer

Skunk

Alligator

Dolphin

Peacock

Giraffe

Penquin