Albinism is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder, characterized by a partial or total lack of melanin pigment in the eyes, skin, and hair. Albinism results from inheritance of recessive alleles (genes), and the condition is known to affect mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
As far as I remember, I've seen only white tigers, white rabbits and white mice before. Life in the fast lane has a great post on 35 rare albino animals. Head over there for more spectacular pictures.
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