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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.

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Is there facts about the albino alligators?

Yes, there are many facts about the albino alligator. However, there are only a few that are unique to the albino variety of gator (as opposed to regular alligators)albino alligators are very rare.alligators lay in the sun to help the digestive process; when albino alligators do this, they often get sun poisoning and die.albino alligators are light green, light brown, or white in color.


What would an albino alligator do if its home dried?

Alligators always begin to move if its habitat begins to dry, wandering several miles to find water.


Do albino alligators stay together?

No. Because of its lack of camouflage and protection from ultraviolet radiation an albino alligator will not live long in the wild.


Why are albino alligators being killed?

They are hungry.


What shelter do alligators live in?

An aquatic habitat is the shelter where alligators live in


How many albino alligators I left in the world?

There are 44 left in the world


What are alligators original habitat?

Alligators live in area that are wet. They are called Wetlands.


Where is the habitat of the alligators in the everglades?

in the swamps


How does an albino alligator get is food?

well you should know that all alligators hunt for food so there's your answer


Are Albino Alligators Endangered species?

Yes, the albino alligator is a very extinct spieces mainly because of it's white coat, which defeats the purpose of camouflage, making them easy prey for their contenders. Albino alligators are not a species unto themselves, but a mutation form of the alligator. As such, they cannot be considered an endangered species, although very rarely found in the general alligator population.


The habitat of alligators?

They occur in rivers, lakes and swamps.


How does alligators change its habitat to meet its needs?

by pegging