Camera captures photo of rare albino giant panda cub in China
An albino giant panda cub was captured in a photo taken at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China. The photo was taken by one of several cameras set up throughout the reserve to monitor wildlife. Albinism is a rare genetic condition that occurs in both humans and animals, disrupting the ability to produce melanin pigmentation in skin. While the lack of melanin generally makes albinos more susceptible to direct sunlight – and can cause vision problems – it doesn’t seem to be greatly disadvantaging this particular cub in its natural habitat. Click on title above to open fascinating article
