BUFFALO, N.Y. — Albinism and Leucism are caused by a lack of melanin, which results in a full or partial absence of color. Albino animals are extremely rare. Only one in every 10,000 mammals ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. This results in light skin, white or pale hair, and vision problems.