This blonde fur seal is not like the others -- they're leucistic!
Leucism is a rare condition that results in partial loss of pigmentation. This condition differs from albinism (complete loss of melanin) because the animals' eye color is not affected. 🦭
©️ @letusgophoto
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Mission Antarctica by @MissionAntarctica
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme
Leucism is a rare condition that results in partial loss of pigmentation. This condition differs from albinism (complete loss of melanin) because the animals' eye color is not affected. 🦭
©️ @letusgophoto
IAATO
Mission Antarctica by @MissionAntarctica
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme