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A white Boxer. Upon first glance this puppy might look like an albino, but approximately 25 percent of Boxers are born with white fur, and are not true albinos. Newscom
Albino animals are extremely rare in nature, especially in birds. The white color of the albino peacock is due to the missing black melanine pigment. Newscom
An albino gray squirrel. The University of North Texas has an Albino Squirrel Preservation society, begun in 2002. The squirrel is said to bring good luck to any student who sees it before an exam. Newscom
Handler Rick Cleveland pulled a male albino American Alligator from its travel enclosure at the California Academy of Sciences' new facility at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP/FILE
An albino kangaroo named Milka clung to his mother at a zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in April 2008. AP
An albino rat. According to the American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association, the albino rat (officially known as the Pink-Eyed White or PEW) is most likely the very first mutation to be discovered and purposely bred. Newscom
Rene Renz, owner of the touring exhibition 'Land of the reptiles,' presents albino aligator 'Whitie' in Hodenhagen, Germany, in April 2008. At the time, Mr. Renz claimed that 'Whitie' was the only albino alligator in Europe. Newscom
A breeder holds a baby albino sturgeon at a caviar manufacturer in Demmin, Germany. Jens Koehler/AFP/Newscom
A camel and its albino colt at the Skazka Zoo, in Yalta, Ukraine. Alexei Pavlishak/Newscom
This albino tiger was kept in a house where 15 members of the Beltran Leyva brothers cartel were arrested in Mexico City in October 2008. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Newscom
An Axolotl salamander. The species originates from the lake underlying Mexico City, and is used in scientific research because of its ability to regenerate most body parts. An albino mutation of the species exists, but the one pictured here is leucistic, having a pale pink body and black eyes. Newscom
A white rabbit. Because this rabbit's eyes are blue and not red, it is not considered a true albino. Newscom
An Albino Anaconda. These are very rare and difficult to breed because of health issues often associated with the mutation. Carrie Devorah/Newscom
A rare albino Brown Bear. Examples of these in captivity are often mistaken for polar bears by zoo visitors. Newscom
In Pictures: Derby Day devotees, Kenyan style
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/16
In Pictures: Dazzle like Beckham
In Pictures: Weather extremes 2013
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/15
In Pictures: Duchess Kate's royal baby bump
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/14
In Pictures: Keffiyeh is rebel chic
Purple squirrel: A couple in Jersey Shore, Pa., spotted a squirrel with a purple hue. Speculations as to how the animal got that way include pokeberries, fracking fluid, and a portable toilet.
A couple in central Pennsylvania found a very unusual critter in their backyard — a purple squirrel.
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