![]() In animals, albinism affects an animals’ camouflage abilities (as well as making the animal sensitive to the sun, like in humans).Įxamples of albino animals (Images licensed under CC0 via Pixabay) ![]() Albino plants are greatly affected by albinism because it lacks chlorophyll, so the plant loses its ability to go through photosynthesis. The plants and animals affected by albinism, however, do have a lower chance for survivability. Just like in humans, albino plants and animals have a lack of pigmentation. Plants and animals can also be affected by albinism, just like humans can. Albinism can happen in as little as 1 to every 3,000 people in different areas in the world and in the United States it usually occurs in 1 to every 21,000 people. Interestingly enough many parents of albino children have no traits and characteristics of albinism. Albinism is a congenital disease, meaning that it is present at birth. It is an inherited condition, meaning that it is passed down through genes and is not something you can “catch”. There are different types of albinism and researchers are still investigating more about the genetics involved in albinism. Being an albino anything is not perse a bad thing, the biggest health risks for albinos are vision issues and dermatological issues. Albinism is managed by using lots of sunscreen as well as being in contact and up to date with optometrists. Unfortunately, there is no cure for albinism and there is no medication that people affected with albinism can take. With their skin color being so fair there are also dermatological concerns, so sunscreen is a necessity. Albinism oftentimes results in very poor eyesight and many people who suffer from albinism are considered legally blind. All races and nationalities experience albinism, as well as plants and all animals. We’ve all seen examples of albinism in nature with albino lab rats, but you may not have seen an albino squirrel.Ĭheck out this guide to learn all about white and albino squirrels.Ī squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit! – Sarah Jessica Parker What is Albinism In Squirrels?Īlbinism reduces the pigment (or melanin) someone has, resulting in people having fair coloring in their skin color, hair, and even eyes. Just about every race and culture has occurrences of albinism, and interestingly enough plants and animals can also experience albinism. Sometimes albino grey squirrels can be mistaken for white squirrels, it all depends on the genetics of the squirrel species. White squirrels, sometimes misidentified as albino squirrels are more commonplace in Asia but they do appear in certain geographic regions of North America.
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