Rare white turtle seen on the beach; know the reason behind discoloration

Rare species have been found many times before in many parts of the world. A rare white turtle has now been found off the coast of South Carolina, a state in the southern United States. This rare sight was spotted by volunteers inspecting turtle nests on the beach. They saw a white baby turtle crawling across the sand. The discovery was made on the Facebook page of the Town of Kia Island SC.

This baby turtle is believed to have a genetic condition called Leucism. This causes the pigmentation (excess color) to decrease in animals. This is different from the condition of albinism. Leucism is a condition in which the pigment is partially lost. Skin, feathers, and scales appear white or pale.

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But the pigment in the eyes does not change color. Lack of melanin is not the only cause of Leucism. It is caused by a lack of multiple objects. They have red or pink eyes and a white body. The team also shared various pictures of a white baby turtle affected by Leucism on Facebook.