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Can the sun harm an albino animal?
Yes. Albino animals are at an increased risk of skin cancer.
Are there any animals not affected by albino-ism?
Albino animals are definitely affected by their genetic condition, and depending on the environment, the condition can be beneficial or harmful. An albino in a polar environment such as Alaska or North Canada can benefit from blending into the snowy landscape. An albino animal in the desert, however, will probably die quicker, being unable to blend into its surroundings.
Why are some animals albino looking?
Albino animals are born when their parents or relatives were inbred.
Why is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
Are Albino Humpback whales endangered?
Yes. All albino animals are.
Are albino animals bigger than normal animals?
No.
Do animals reject difference in their own kind for example are albino animals accepted by other animals of their species?
albino animals usally have a hard time finding a mate
Where do albino animals live?
in africa
When would mutation not be harmful?
Mutation would not be harmful if the mutation allowed an animal to live longer. This may be the case if an animal that is not normally albino is born albino in a place that gets a lot of snow.
What term is used for an animal lacking in pigmentation?
An animal lacking in pigmentation is referred to as albino. Albino animals have a genetic condition that results in a lack of melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, fur, and eyes. This lack of pigmentation can give albino animals a white or pale appearance.
How is albino squirrel a harmful trait?
Albinos tend to have awful eyesight.
How are albino animals made?
Albino animals are born due to a rare recessive genetic mutation that prevents any pigments in the skin from developing, making the animal appear pink or white with red eyes. Two normal looking animals can produce albino offspring if they both carry one normal gene which allows pigment development and one albino gene. If they breed together and both pass on the albino gene to the offspring, it will appear albino.
