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00:14Today's topic is white animals. These animals are not usually pure white.
00:25These animals are caused by mutations that are also seen in humans, or by albino syndrome. By the way, albino refers to a genetic disorder that results in a congenital lack of melanin due to a lack of genetic information.
00:43This genetic mutation results in the birth of white animals. And today, we have collected some white animals.
00:55Lobsters are famous for being a high-class shrimp dish, but albino lobsters are extremely rare and look as if they have been bleached with chlorine.
01:10Because it lacks the pigment gene, its entire body is completely white, and when it was discovered, it was mistaken for a dead animal.
01:19Albino snails exist, and some snails are even white all over, not just their bodies.
01:32Because of their white color, they are easily spotted by predators such as birds, making them one of the most difficult albinos to survive and be discovered.
01:43But during the rainy season, snails like this can be quite scary.
01:51Moose, the largest deer found in North America, are usually camouflaged and inconspicuous in dark forests.
02:01Albino moose are quite visible in the summer, making them more susceptible to predators such as wolves.
02:11For herbivores, albino body color is considered to be a significant disadvantage because it reflects light.
02:24In 1964, an albino wild gorilla was born in Equatorial Guinea.
02:30This gorilla was later named Snowflake, and as his name suggests, he had a pure white body, which is extremely rare among apes.
02:42After being discovered, Snowflake was rescued and lived at Barcelona Zoo in Spain for 39 years.
02:51There are not only black predators but also white predators.
02:59Albino predators, like their prey, are likely at a significant disadvantage in hunting for the same reasons.
03:09It's the white color that stands out
03:13This is not the case in the wilderness, but it can be a target in areas with lots of greenery, such as grasslands.
03:20Herbivores will notice them right away.
03:24Crows are typically known as all-black birds, but there are also some that are completely white.
03:35This white crow is not particularly ostracized by the other black crows.
03:42It seems there is no problem with moving in groups.
03:45However, in a group of black crows, a white crow stands out quite a bit.
03:51There are reports of it being found all over the world.
03:56This white crocodile, with skin that looks as if it has been painted white, looks like a white ornament.
04:08There was an old urban legend that said that crocodiles who live in sewers have white skin because they don't get any sunlight.
04:18But of course, the white skin of a crocodile is because it is an albino.
04:23These white crocodiles also have difficulty surviving in the wild, so most of them are kept in zoos.
04:33White giraffes have also been found in Africa.
04:42According to scientists, this giraffe is not an albino, but is simply white because it cannot produce pigment.
04:51However, giraffes are quite conspicuous animals due to their long necks.
04:57More than half of all baby giraffes are killed by predators
05:02Due to their rarity, there are concerns about predators as well as poaching.
05:09The novel The Old Man and the Sea depicts a confrontation with a giant white whale, but white whales do exist.
05:23In 1991, a giant albino whale was spotted in Australia.
05:31The sight of a white whale floating in the blue sea is also fantastical.
05:38The whale has since received special protection from the Australian government.
05:47There are also pure white lions, like Leo from the anime Jungle Emperor.
05:55There are only about 300 of them left in the world, and many of them are kept in zoos.
06:04In Africa, they are sanctified for their white bodies and strength, and are worshipped as gods.
06:14But like other white predators, his whiteness backfires on him, causing him to starve to death in many cases.
06:24Although whiteness is often a disadvantage for albinos, in the case of peacocks, their whiteness is often an attractive feature.
06:38When male peacocks spread their pure white feathers during courtship, they are very conspicuous by the pure white color, and courtship is often successful.
06:49In some countries, their whiteness is seen as a symbol of purity, and they are sometimes released into gardens at weddings and other events.
07:00What do you think? White bodies are very beautiful, but in most cases they are not suitable for survival in the wild.
07:13This is why albino or white animals are often rescued by humans.
07:22There are many zoos that have white animals like this, so why not go and see them?
07:30So that's it for now. See you again soon.
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