Leucism in Wildlife 🤍 We recently admitted two male leucistic opossums after they were found alongside their deceased mother. Leucism is a rare genetic condition that results in partial melanin production, causing a lack of pigmentation in the fur, feathers, or skin. While similar to albinism, leucistic animals retain normal eye color rather than having pink or red eyes. This uncommon condition appears only occasionally, and we are closely monitoring these opossums for any additional genetic co

49K views · 1.2K reactions | Albino animals When albinism is present, the animal can appear white or pink. All or nothing - or something. An animal can be completely albino (pure albino) or have leucism. Pure albino animals will have pink eyes, nails, skin and/or scales. The pink coloration comes from blood vessels showing through the skin. | Ghorial Bangla | Facebook