A National Park ranger in Tanzania has accidentally discovered a rare albino zebra.
It was considered a miraculous moment when the ranger spotted an extremely rare albino zebra wandering in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
The albino zebra is about 8 months old.
The ranger came across the albino zebra during a routine daily inspection. He spotted the zebra in the eastern part of the national park along with its herd and named it Ndasiata.
The zebra’s body is almost white, with only a few faint black stripes on its neck, head, and body. This albino zebra is approximately 8 months old.
A video shared by the ranger on social media has garnered significant attention from netizens.
According to a study, the black and white stripes on a zebra’s back help them avoid fly bites. Therefore, without these black and white stripes, the albino zebra is more vulnerable in its natural environment.
The albino zebra stands out among the herd.
Almost all animal species can suffer from albinism, which is a rare genetic defect.
This condition occurs when an animal inherits one or more mutated genes from both parents, disrupting its body’s melanin production process. Melanin is the pigment that determines skin, fur, and eye color.
Albino animals typically have slightly pink eyes and poor vision, making them disadvantaged when hunting for food and avoiding danger.
