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Albinoism is a result of inbreeding (i.e. incest - too small of a gene pool). It happens from time to time in the wild. I would think that in captivity, the wolves would be breed carefully enough to avoid this sort of thing.
Mental retardation is also a common bi-product of inbreeding. It's not uncommon for albinos to have issues with mental retardation. I'm not sure if this falls under what you were asking - I suspect you were under the impression that abinoism was caused by a disease (which it is not).
Blood disorders, like hemophelia, can also be caused by inbreeding.
There are other causes to blood disorders and mental retardation, but albinoism is pretty much only caused by a limited gene pool.
Source(s):Breed cattle for many years. You have to be careful to change out bulls every so often in order to avoid health issues related to inbreeding.
What else can I help you with?
How can you infer that breeding wolves in captivity is difficult?
Breeding wolves in captivity is actually quite easy to do. They are not hard to breed.
Is there an albino wolf?
there isn't a species called the 'albino wolf' but there are wolves that are white. Timber/ Grey wolves can be an array of colors; grey, brown, black, and yes even white
Can you see a pink snakes?
Yes. Albino individuals of red species of snake may be pink in color. Albino snakes are rare in the wild, but are commonly bred in captivity.
Where do albino deer live?
White wolves are found in the Canadian Arctic, Alaska and parts of Greenland. Black wolves are not common but are simply a color variant of the grey wolf and are found where grey wolves are found.
When do most wolves die?
They can reach around fifteen years in captivity
Can wolves be albino?
There has been a few reports of an albino wolf, however, I believe that most of those reports where actually false albinos -pale colors, but normal eye pigments-
What is the albino alligator's habitat?
albino alligators can only survive in captivity because the lack of melanin in their skin makes them get sunburns every time they go in the sun and are therefore vulnerable to other predators as well.
How are wolves fed in captivity?
Captive wolves are fed meat as well as some supplements to make sure they stay healthy. The wolves would normally get the nutrients contained in the supplements naturally in the wild.
What enables wolves to live longer either in the wild or in captivity?
The diet and lack of animals that could cause harm to the wolf enable it to live longer in captivity.
What are some characteristics of wolves?
A wolf pack can consist of four to forty wolves. Wolves have a strict social order. Wolves in the wild have a five to ten year life span, but wolves in captivity can live for up to twenty years. The alpha female and male wolves usually mate for life.
Are albino tigers rare?
Yes, albino tigers are rare. They are not a separate species but rather a genetic variation of the Bengal tiger, characterized by their white fur and blue eyes due to a lack of the pigment pheomelanin. This condition is extremely uncommon in the wild, making sightings of albino tigers very rare. Additionally, breeding practices in captivity to produce albino tigers can lead to health issues and ethical concerns.
Where are wolfdogs found?
Wolfdogs may be found anywhere that wolves and dogs can interact and breed. They are sometimes bred in captivity.
