1. Horse
   Mule
2. Zebra
   Donkey

In order to have an albino donkey, it must inherit one or more defective genes that make it impossible to produce normal amounts of melanin or pigment. Animals lacking this pigment can either be pure or partial albinos, depending on the amount of defects in the inherited genes.

1. Horse
   Zebra
2. Donkey
   Mule

This zebra is leucistic, otherwise if it was an albino, you wouldn't see the faint markings and the eyes would be red. Leucistism is a genetic peculiarity due to a gene, recessive in most cases, which gives a white color to the fur or feathers of animals.

1. Monarch Butterfly
   Moth
2. Skippers
   Brush-Footed Butterfly

A Louisiana legend says that a white butterfly in the home is followed by a string of good luck. You're having a lucky day indeed if you see this albino monarch butterfly.

1. Trout
   Small-Mouth Bass
2. Wide-Mouth Bass
   Catfish

You can tell it is a catfish even without its coloring due to its prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers. About 1 in 10,000 animals are born with albinism. The term derives from the Latin word Albus, meaning “white."

1. Deer
   Reindeer
2. Moose
   Elk

This albino reindeer is leading the pack. Is this calculated by the others? As the albino reindeer is easier for the wolves to see, giving the others time to escape when wolves approach. However, if there was snow on the ground, the albino would have the advantage.

1. Buffalo
   Yak
2. Elk
   Moose

Although an albino water buffalo from Indonesia is pictured, the sighting of an albino buffalo or albino American bison was thought to be a sign from Great Spirit (God) to the Cheyenne and Sioux tribes. It was a good omen of wisdom and spiritualism.

1. Mink
   Rabbit
2. Chinchilla
   Hamster

With 305 breeds of domestic rabbits the world over, it's no wonder you'll find a few albinos in the mix. These furry friends clench their facial muscles and change their body position when they are feeling worried. It's important to learn their body language if you're going to have them as pets.

1. Boa Constrictor
   Cobra
2. Eel
   Lizard

In snakes, partial albinism is more common than full albinism. Full albinism would show eyes that are red or pink. The reason is the blood vessels inside the eye show through the colored part (the iris), which is no longer colored, and therefore look red.

1. Turtle
   Lizard
2. Tortoise
   Snake

Albino turtles tend to have yellowish shells and pink eyes. When it comes to turtles in general, the wood turtle is widely believed to be one of the most intelligent turtles. Now you know.

1. Moose
   Elk
2. Horse
   Donkey

Some scary creatures can look less scary in white fur. That's true for this huge herbivore that has to eat 9,770 calories a day to keep it's energy up. Unfortunately, during hunting season, the moose is easy to down due to the same white fur.

1. Antelope
   Reindeer
2. Deer
   Gazelle

According to a majority of the mountain-folk of the Ozarks and Appalachians in the United States, an albino deer was a bad omen. According to their stories, seeing a white deer could foretell death or bad fortune in the near future.

1. Hamster
   Squirrel
2. Chipmunk
   Gerbil

Don't be too surprised if an albino chipmunk bites you; the albinism affects their physical development. The absence of melanin in the eyes results in abnormalities, which often means that they struggle with depth perception.

1. Hamster
   Squirrel
2. Mouse
   Gerbil

Although the chipmunk may have depth perception problems, the albino squirrel has a different type of retina and therefore its eyesight is not as negatively impacted.

1. Talapia
   Giant Gourami
2. Red Snapper
   Eel

Growing to 28 inches, this albino giant gourami is not as affected by its defective gene. This fish, along with other fish, doesn't have melanin in its inner ear, meaning that its hearing is less likely to be affected by albinism than in mammals.

1. Cheetah
   Tiger
2. Jaguar
   Panther

Since you can still see faint markings, you know this tiger is leucistic. Unfortunately, this feline will find it difficult to capture prey because it cannot sneak up on it in its blinding white fur. The melanin is needed to provide camouflage.

1. Stork
   Dove
2. Pigeon
   Penguin

This is a picture of the only known albino penguin. It is named Snowdrop and was born in 2002 at England’s Bristol Zoo. It looks a little lost without its tuxedo coloring.

1. Brown-Spotted Bear
   Raccoon
2. Black Bear
   Koala Bear

There is only one documented albino koala, and his name is Onya-Birri. He resides at the San Diego Zoo. Born in 1997, his name means "ghost boy" in the Aborigine language.

1. Crocodile
   Alligator
2. Komodo Dragon
   Giant Lizard

This sinister, white alligator is a true albino. Notice the red eyes. Alligators are so fast we wonder if the albinism would actually help prey escape or if the quarry would still be snatched by those sharp jaws.

1. Alligator
   Crocodile
2. Komodo Dragon
   Giant Lizard

Do you ever get confused between identifying an alligator or crocodile? The alligators have wider, U-shaped snouts, while crocodile snouts are more pointed and V-shaped. At least it's easy to identify one that's an albino!

1. Tiger
   Panther
2. Lion
   Cougar

Unfortunately for albino lions, the manes around their heads are a visual indication of a good fighter. Because manes darken with age, the older lion has lived through many fights as the victor. In other words, the darker the mane, the tougher the lion.

1. Porcupine
   Hedgehog
2. Armadillo
   Prairie Dog

Adorable and red eyes don't usually go together but with this animal it does. The albino hedgehog is a very shy mammal, which is too bad as its lack of coloring makes it stand out.

1. Wallaby
   Kangaroo
2. Jack Rabbit
   Giant Hare

Wallabies are easily confused with kangaroos. The most striking difference is their size. While a kangaroo can reach a towering two meters (over six feet tall!), their more petite relatives reach just over three feet.

1. Eel
   Cobra
2. Rattlesnake
   Copperhead

The tell-tale hood is how you would recognize this snake without its natural coloring. The cobra's hood is used as a defensive display to make them look bigger and scarier to the predator.

1. Rhesus macaques
   Chimpanzee
2. Ape
   Howler monkey

Being albino makes this baby Rhesus macaque hard to identify. It would be easy if you saw it with its troop. Rhesus macaques are brown primates with red faces and rears. They have close-cropped hair on their heads, which accentuates their expressive faces.

1. Horse
   Moose
2. Elk
   Camel

This two-humped camel in Bayankhongor Aimag, Mongolia is called a Bactrian camel. The humps function the same way whether the camel has one hump or two. The humps store fat which can be converted to water and energy when nutrition is not available.

1. Hammerhead shark
   Iridescent shark
2. Cow shark
   Carpet shark

It's unfortunate that you can't see the beautiful iridescence in this albino shark. Iridescent sharks are fast moving, active fish and are not extremely aggressive. In some cases, being albino can negatively affect the animal's immune system.

1. Crayfish
   Crab
2. Lobster
   Shrimp

Although a bigger crab is good for eating, the albino crab looks creepy crawling over the rocks. You'll notice they have ten legs, including claws, while the last pair of legs is hidden inside the shell so that only eight legs are visible.

1. Raven
   Pigeon
2. Sparrow
   Crow

This is a bird we truly know by its coloring. If it wasn't next to a flock member, you would have a hard time guessing. This is what happens when there is an absence of the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in the synthesis of melanin.

1. Cockatoo
   Crested Pigeon
2. Pheasant
   Cardinal

Melanin is present in two forms: Eumelanin, a brown-black pigment responsible for dark color) and phaeomelanin, the red pigment responsible for yellow-light coloring. However, in this albino crested pigeon, there is an absence of both.

1. Mink
   Weasel
2. Ferret
   Rabbit

In albinism, the enzymes that would normally produce melanin are completely inactive. This albino mammal then is the result of a random mutation.

1. Blue Jay
   Toucan
2. Ringneck Parrot
   Macaw

Although it looks like an albino, leucistic birds like this can have normal colored eyes, legs, feet, and bills. Ringneck Parrots are very intelligent birds that can learn up to 250 words.

1. Guinea Pig
   Hamster
2. Chipmunk
   Gerbil

With the red eye, you know it's an albino. Don't be surprised if this cavy, or guinea pig, shows up on dinner plates in America; this food trend is catching on.

1. Blue-Winged Teal Duck
   Mallard Duck
2. Wood Duck
   Canvas Back Duck

Known for its beautiful plumage, this male duck can be found in the Northern Hemisphere throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Note the red eye, a sure sign of albinism.

1. Elephant
   Rhinoceros
2. Hippopotamus
   Walrus

This albino elephant must protect itself from sunburn as there is no pigment in its skin to protect it. Even though we think of elephants with thick skin, behind the ears, by the eye, on the abdomen, chest and shoulders it is as thin as paper.

1. Rat
   Mouse
2. Mole
   Rabbit

Ever wonder why lab rats are always albino? Having a fairly high degree of genetic similarity within a given rat strain can mean greater consistency in experimental results.

1. Northern Pike
   Grass Carp
2. Atlantic Cod
   Haddock

Chinese Grass Carp are herbivorous fish that have been purposely introduced into many Florida lakes and ponds to control aquatic weed growth. The red eye and the almost transparent body is an indication of the albinism.

1. Peacock
   Guinea Fowl
2. Chicken
   Road Runner

Even though the peacock is known for its colorful feathers, when it is an albino you can really see how delicate and intricate the feathers are. They look like lace.

1. Crab
   Spider
2. Beetle
   Fly

This itsy bitsy spider looks less intimidating when it's an albino. Although this spider will quickly be spotted by its prey due to its lack of pigment, it shows up beautifully against flowers.

1. Copperhead
   Boa Constrictor
2. King Cobra
   Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The rattle can't be mistaken on this western diamondback rattlesnake. Once you hear that signature sound, move away quickly and hope you have fang-proof boots.

1. Rat
   Mouse
2. Mole
   Gerbil

Used in lab experiments, white albino mice help us learn everything: from side effects to behavior modification and cooperation to advance our scientific knowledge.