Wednesday, August 6, 2008

White Lion Cubs


These are the white lion cubs. They are so cute and the zoo are selling them off with high price in order to raise fund for the zoo.
White lions are not albino lions. Instead, the white color is caused by a recessive gene known as chinchilla or color inhibitor. They vary from blonde through to near white, however some can also be red. This coloration gives white lions a distinct disadvantage in nature because they are highly visible. This gives them away to their prey and makes them an attractive target for hunters.
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