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People are interested in anything that is unusual. Forced to admit that these albino animals, whose only difference is their white colouring, provoke a fascination upon us. So here’s a Special Edition collection of 8 virtual trading cards called “Albino Animals” depicting some of these species in their rarest form.

Albinism is due to various gene mutations that affect the production of normal pigmentation. True (amelanistic) albinos lack melanin and are white with no marks and with unpigmented pink eyes. Leucism is also often mistaken for albinism. Leucistic animals, such as white tigers, are white or very pale, with dark eyes and some pigmentation, for example light markings. Other mutations can also cause white animals which would not be considered “pure” albino.

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American albino retired on hand ships now US $6.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 13:31:28 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Albino Olive Baboon Animal Wildlife Art Print Poster US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 13:40:27 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Webkinz Retired American Albino- Unused Code FREE SHIP US $6.50 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 13:59:31 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Webkinz AMER. ALBINO (RETIRED)w/ Code- FREE SHIPPING US $11.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 14:33:08 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Webkinz AMERICAN ALBINO New with Unused Tags RETIRED! US $12.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 14:40:18 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item