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  1. Albino Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)

     

    Albinism in Blackbuck is rare and caused by the lack of the pigment

    melanin. The animal looks fully white due to the lack of melanin in

    their skin. Wildlife experts say that the biggest problem with these

    Albinos is that they are singled out by predators and hunted. The

    distinctive horns of the Blackbuck are ringed with 1 to 4 spiral

    turns, rarely more than 4 turns, and can be as long as 79 cm (31

    in).In the male, the upper body is black (dark brown), and the belly

    and eye rings are white. The light-brown female is usually hornless.

    Source : Wikipedia. Location of capture:Mysore Zoo ( Sri Chamarajendra

    Zoological Gardens). All helpful comments and critiques welcome.

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