A video surfaced from Kaziranga National Park in Assam has become a topic of discussion on social media these days. The reason is a deer, seeing which people were surprised. This deer roaming in the middle of the forest appeared to be completely white in color, as if an artist had created it in a different color.
According to wildlife experts, this is not an ordinary deer, but a very rare albino hog deer. The sight of such creatures in nature is considered so rare that many people are never able to see them in their entire lives.
‘White Miracle’ seen in the forest
The color of this deer captured on camera in the dense forests of Kaziranga is completely different from the normal deer. While hog deer are usually brown or light brown in color, this deer appeared completely milky white. After the video surfaced, people started calling it ‘white miracle’, ‘ghost deer’ and even ‘the most mysterious creature of the forest’.
Why is this deer white?
According to experts, this is a case of a rare genetic condition called albinism. In this condition, a pigment called melanin is not produced in the body, due to which the color of the animals becomes white or very light. This is the reason why the entire body of this deer appears creamy-white.
Why are such creatures rarely seen in the forest?
As beautiful as white color looks, it can prove equally dangerous in the forest. Animals with normal color easily hide in their surrounding environment, but due to their white color, albino animals become visible from a distance. This makes it easier for predatory animals to identify them. This is the reason why survival of such creatures in the forest is considered difficult.
Not the first time in Kaziranga, but such a sight is very rare.
Wildlife experts say that hog deer are found in large numbers in Kaziranga, but the sighting of albino hog deer is a very rare phenomenon. This is the reason why pictures and videos of this white deer are becoming increasingly viral.
Chief Minister also shared the video
While sharing the video of this rare white deer, the Chief Minister of Assam described it as a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the state. He said that this scene shows that the forests of Assam still hold within themselves the unique secrets of nature.
Why is this white deer attracting people?
The biggest feature of this white deer is its unusual color. Many users on social media described it as a creature from a fantasy film, while some people said that such a scene has probably been seen for the first time in life. For wildlife lovers, it has become not just a deer, but a living example of a rare artwork of nature.
Such a view is not found in every safari.
Experts say that this is a very rare phenomenon and tourists should not go to Kaziranga just with the hope of seeing this white deer. But this incident once again proves that the forest keeps some new mystery hidden within itself every day.
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