Albino: Albinism is the congenital absence of

Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and red or pink or purple or blue eyes. [1][2] Individuals with the condition are referred to as albinos. Varied use and interpretation of the terms mean that written reports of albinistic animals can be difficult to verify. Albinism can reduce the survivability of an animal; for example, it has been suggested that albino alligators have an average survival span of only 24 ... ALBINO definition: 1. a person or animal that lacks pigment (= colour), so that they have white skin and hair and pink…. Learn more. Different types of albinism stem from defects in different enzymes and proteins in your DNA. Indian Albinism Foundation (IAF) is an initiative that aims to empower people with albinism in India by providing accurate factual information, telling the stories of those with albinism and low vision, and providing professional help. We provide a community and forum for people