Incredibly Rare Sighting: Two “Albino” Reindeer Spotted Roaming The Forest

You never know what to expect when you venture out into nature. There are all sorts of cool creatures out there, including those that are rarely spotted by us humans. This includes animals with albinism. Albino reindeer are the perfect example. To better picture how rare they are to spot, all we need to do is take a look at how many even exist.

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It is said that only one in every 30,000 deer is considered albino. So, when someone spotted not only one but two white reindeer in a forest, you can understand why they got so excited! Luckily, they managed to capture this moment on camera before the group of deer scurried off. See them for yourself in the video below!

There’s something so cool about spotting these pure white animals amid the kind we’d expect to see. This is especially true with it being so rare! As awesome as this moment is to witness, it is important to note that there is a chance they aren’t albino. Turns out, while albinism is rare, it actually can be pretty common to think you’ve spotted one.

Turns out, there are many reasons why a reindeer might have white fur. While albinism is certainly one of them, their fur color alone can’t indicate the cause. In addition to the white fur, animals that are albino will also lack pigment in their eyes. It’s possible to have one without the other because the production of pigment in the skin and eyes is controlled independently.

Experts also note that spotting creatures with all white fur is much easier to do in the summer months. That’s why so many photos we have of them come from this time of year. So, no matter if the reindeer are albino are not, one thing is for sure: Spotting two of these white-furred creatures at once is an amazing thing to capture on camera!

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