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... )

albino, albinism, north america

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thatsnakegirl December 19 2008, 15:45:53 UTC
you win.

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thatsnakegirl December 20 2008, 15:58:45 UTC
Same here!

*ake! ake!*

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phostar December 19 2008, 13:57:47 UTC
Awwww, wow, it's beautiful. ♥

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99catsaway December 19 2008, 14:05:14 UTC
I love him!

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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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laudanumb December 19 2008, 14:26:57 UTC
AWWWWWW! All negative thoughts have been pushed out of my mind.

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