Four Rare Albino green Sea Turtles Hatched In Mozambique
Albino turtles are not so rare in captivity, but they are in-natura. it is the first time since 2003 that albino green sea turtles hatch in crescent-shaped island off northern Mozambique. The hatchlings were discovered during a morning patrol of the island on May 25. The lack of pigmentation in their eyes indicates that they are true albino turtles. True albinism is pretty rare in sea turtles and the team has not found any record of albino hatching (with no pigmentation in the eye) in their records. Among the four hatching, only 2 made their way to the sea, the 2 other died. Because very little information is known about albinism in sea turtle, the two dead hatchling will be used for further studies in the hope to find out more about the mechanisms that causes the condition.
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Ecology
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Health & Medical
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Crime & Punishment
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Miscellaneous
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Did You Know…
Albinism is a condition where cells are unable to produce melanin. Melanin is a dark pigment that gives the “normal” coloration of the skin/scutes/eyes. Therefore, a lack of melanin causes turtles to be pigmentless. Hence, albino turtles are usually white/bleached and have red eyes.
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Photo from Joana Trindade
