Rare Pinky-White Leucistic Alligator with Blue Eyes Born in Florida is 1 of Only 8 in the World

Prepare to be amazed! A rare light-pink alligator has made her grand entrance at Gatorland, a wildlife park in Orlando, Florida.

But she’s no ordinary gator – she has a genetic condition known as leucism, which reduces pigment in feathers, hair, or skin. Unlike albinism which results in pink eyes and a complete lack of skin pigment, animals with leucism only have a partial loss of pigment and normally sport blue eyes and white, translucent, or pale pink skin.

Did you know that this baby is believed to be one of only eight leucistic alligators in the world? They’re quite rare and are rarely seen in the wild because of health problems.

And get this – due to their lack of skin pigmentation, these unique gators sunburn easily and are at higher risk of sun damage and skin cancer. They have to be extra careful when basking under the sun!

But don’t worry – this little beauty is in good health and is currently measuring 19.2 inches (49 centimeters) long and weighs 3.3 ounces (96 grams), according to park representatives.

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