(ANIMAL NEWS) GERMANY- The Dortmund Zoo in Germany recently presented one of its newest additions: a rare, albino South American fur seal pup. Sadly, his mother suddenly died a few days afterwards, leaving the unnamed pup alone. The zoo is fortunately taking every possible measure to ensure the orphaned seal will be raised happy and healthy. Read on to learn more about this tragedy and the zoo’s commendable response, and check out some heartwarming photos taken of the pair. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — Researchers in the Far East Russia Orca Project have discovered the worlds only known all-white male orca. The footage released of “Iceberg,” named for the way the white dorsal fin looks coming up out of the water, shows the mammal swimming with his pod off Russia’s Commander Islands in the Bering Sea. The researchers announced that they are hoping to relocate the mammal this summer and find out whether Iceberg is a true albino orca, or just a beautiful, rare white version of the species. Read on for more on this remarkable mammal. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL KINGDOM) There are many coat mutations that affect animals that can make them black, white, or other colors. Explore the world of coat mutations, how they are formed, and the rare colors of the animals that are effected by these mutations. The genetic abnormalities included are albinos, melanistic, piebald, abundism, and erythristic. — Global Animal
(BIRD GALLERY) VIRGINIA — Incredible photos that captured a unique albino ruby-throated hummingbird were taken by four boys on August 26 2011. A family owned and run magazine called Nature Friend Magazine featured the photos, and the owner’s young sons were the photographers. The brothers spent one and a half weeks waiting for the right moment to catch the bird on film. Their diligence proves that anyone can appreciate rare wildlife without doing any harm. Check out the photos and read on to see the brothers’ patience materialized on film. — Global Animal
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