Albino Raccoon in Florida

Dec 18, 2008 00:45

A rare chalk-white raccoon prowls the woods of Rockledge, resembling a small arctic fox with its snowy pelt.

The pale-furred mutant likes to munch on grapes and cat food, said a woman who feeds and photographs the elusive animal.

Fearful for the albino creature's safety, the woman asked Brevard Zoo officials to trap it and put it on public display. ( Read more... )

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wieselkind December 19 2008, 14:05:26 UTC
surely its leucistic not albino? If it were albino it would have a pink nose and pink eyes.

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thatsnakegirl December 19 2008, 15:45:35 UTC
That was my first thought upon seeing the photo.

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mona_noke December 20 2008, 02:07:57 UTC
OMG your icon!!

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isis_newton December 20 2008, 09:55:38 UTC
...is completely horrific?

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thatsnakegirl December 20 2008, 15:59:39 UTC
...the perfect fusion of my two favorite animals? lol.

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dakazi December 20 2008, 01:28:37 UTC
I was just about to say the same.


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mona_noke December 20 2008, 02:15:08 UTC
Thats a really good point.

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