While many people were quick to label these giraffes as suffering from albinism, professionals believe that it's more likely a condition known as leucism, which only prevents the production of pigment in skin cells, allowing all other organs, such as their eyes, to be darker. Albinism, on the other hand, is a congenital condition which inhibits the production of pigment in all body parts, generally resulting in pink or red eyes.
In spite of their pigment-producing inhibition, most animals who suffer from leucism don't really face any genetic setbacks to their survival. However, their unique color can bring with it particularly unwanted attention, since it lessens their ability to hide from predators. This is especially bad news for the little one, since according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, over 50% of all giraffes are killed by predators, such as hyenas and lions, before they turn 6 months old.
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A HUGE Bird Photography Article Collection!
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These photographs of beautiful horses in Iceland by Petra Marita look like beautiful paintings.
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A collection of cute and adorable baby animals you will love.
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These Beautiful Bird Photos Are Beyond Incredible
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These Are Some of the Luckiest Felines in the World Today
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This Man Saved the Tiniest Bird You've Ever Seen
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How and Why Did Dolphins and Whales Return to the Ocean?
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Meet Wisdom, the World's Oldest Known Wild Bird
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These X-ray Photos of Pregnant Animals Will Intrigue You
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Watch this Colorful Caterpillar Turn into a Stunning Moth!
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Many beautiful horse breeds have been developed over the course of the centuries, but some are more beautiful than others... Take a look.
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The Aardwolf May Not Sound Cute, But it CAN Be...
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20 Mindblowing Examples of Animal Camouflage
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These Flowers Capture a Starry Night On Their Petals
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9 Incredible Animals You Weren’t Taught about in School...
Lesser known animals from around the world that deserve more recognition
These Horses Are Absolutely Gorgeous!
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The Oldest Cat in the World Lived Nearly 40 Years!
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These Amazing Nature Pics Will Leave You Speechless
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