A baby albino green sea turtle has been spotted making its way across the sand in Australia. The hatchling has a rare pink coloration due to lack of cell pigmentation, and marine experts are excited by the find. But they fear for the turtle’s survival. The hatchling was spotted on the shores of Lady Elliot Island off the coast of Bundaberg, Australia, early March. Usually dark gray and green with a pale yellow underbelly, this hatchling emerged pinky-white with red eyes, tell-tale traits of albinism. “The cutest albino green hatchling has been [seen] here on #ladyelliotisland by our team this week!” Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort posted on Instagram. It is extremely rare to see an adult albino turtle, they explained, as albinism drastically reduces a turtle’s life expectancy. (Courtesy of Jessica Buckman) “Current estimates of survivorship of hatchlings maturing to adulthood are about 1 in 1,000,” they said. “Unfortunately, the …
Rare Albino Baby Turtle Spotted on Great Barrier Reef Island Resort for First Time Since 2016
March 17, 2021
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