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Chilean team at a research base in Antarctica 🔎 discovered a rare white penguin 🐦 standing out among a group of penguins. It turns out, it is afflicted with “leucism,” losing skin pigmentation. Despite its rarity, its conspicuous appearance makes it susceptible to becoming prey 🪤☠️

Photographer Captures Penguin Afflicted with Rare “Leucism” at Research Base 📸📹

This rare Papua penguin was recently captured by a photographer near the Chilean research base in Antarctica, presenting a stark contrast with its all-white plumage amidst other penguins 🐦🐧 yet blending seamlessly with the icy Antarctic surroundings. The white penguin, a female, suffers from the rare “leucism,” resulting in a significant lack of pigmentation in its feathers. Unlike albinism, where animals lack melanin throughout the body, leucistic animals retain their original eye color.

“Penguins with Leucism” Vulnerable to Predators Due to Loss of Skin Pigmentation 🪤😵

The Papua penguin originally had a black back 🐧🐦 and white belly, but due to leucism, it stands out conspicuously in the group, making it an easy target for predators, according to veterinarian Penaloza. Despite its stunning appearance, this white penguin is a rare sight, but in nature, it may struggle to escape its fate of predation ⚠️☠️

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