Wednesday, January 11, 2012

RARE WHITE PENGUIN SPOTTED IN ANTARTICA

The little fella above is not an "albino"; it just has reduced pigmentation; the photographer, David Stephens advised:
""This bird was whitish, but not quite an albino. Instead, it had pigmented eyes and a washed-out version of a Chinstrap’s normal pattern. Many wondered about this unusual bird’s chances of success. While odd coloration may make fishing a bit more difficult, leucistic birds are regularly found breeding normally."
For the full article click HERE

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