A unique albino alligator has emerged from a successful breeding initiative aimed at producing albino gators.
This pale alligator is the newest member of Wild Florida’s Gator Park in Kenansville.
The little reptile’s parents are also present at the park where their eggs were incubated in a climate-controlled environment.
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“We take great pride in the parents, Snowflake and Blizzard, who continue to defy the odds and offer a unique experience to visitors,” said Andrew Ayala, a member of Wild Florida’s “croc squad,” in a press statement.
The eggs were monitored in an incubator by the dedicated team.
The baby gator’s parents, Blizzard and Snowflake, are both located at Wild Florida Gator Park in Kenansville, Florida. (Wild Florida)
“While it’s nearly impossible for albino alligators to reach maturity in the wild, Wild Florida is committed to providing these animals with an optimal environment to flourish,” noted Wild Florida in its announcement.
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The last hatching from Snowflake and Blizzard took place in the summer of 2022.
The last hatching of Snowflake and Blizzard occurred in the summer of 2022. Wild Florida estimates that only 100 to 200 albino alligators exist worldwide. (Wild Florida)
The couple has been residing at Wild Florida for seven years.
Albino alligators are incredibly rare, with Wild Florida estimating between 100 and 200 in the entire world.
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These alligators exhibit their albinism through their distinctive white skin and ruby-red eyes, attributed to the lack of melanin.
The newborn albino gator will be introduced at Wild Florida’s Gator Park after approximately a month of maturation. (Wild Florida)
The new baby albino gator will be showcased at Wild Florida’s Gator Park after a month of growth.
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