Rare albino deer spotted in the US: this species is born once in 30,000 cases

Twice already this year, eyewitnesses in the United States have seen rare albino deer. These unique creatures are born once in 30,000 cases.

The latest video of a white deer posted online quickly went viral. One user emphasized: "One of the most beautiful animals I've ever seen!", writes TimesNow.

The woman who shared the post in February this year said she was amazed by the white deer. "It's just incredible. You can tell that this reindeer is a real albino because of its pink eyes. But it doesn't look real," the eyewitness wrote on TikTok.

An incredible video of a white deer in the forest in the snow was reposted by the AccuWeather meteorological account on X with the caption: "A rare majestic white deer among the winter snow. Albino deers occur an average of 1 out of 30,000 births."

The video quickly went viral and fascinated many people. "A beautiful deer. Surreal," wrote one reader. "The deer merges beautifully with the snowy landscape," said another. "What a beauty, it's an absolute beauty," said another wildlife fan on the X network.

Another video from Greensboro, North Carolina, which was posted online this year in January, shows an albino deer that went to the edge of the forest in search of food, OutKick writes.

According to scientists, albino deer face significant challenges when it comes to survival. They tend to struggle with sun sensitivity, poor eyesight, and hearing problems. These animals also lack camouflage like their counterparts, so they are highly visible to predators and hunters.

In many US states, it is illegal to hunt albino deer. But even where it is legal, some hunters are convinced that shooting a "ghost deer" will bring bad luck. Experts say that seeing and admiring such a rare creature in the wild is good luck.

It is known that in European and Celtic mythology, the white deer is considered supernatural. Here we can recall such a magical handsome animal in the Arthurian legends.

Interestingly, Native Americans consider albino deer sacred and believe that they bring good luck. Some tribes, such as the Chickasaw and Lenape, have stories and prophecies about white deer, scientists say.

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