18 Animals That Lost and Won the Genetic Lottery at the Same Time

White turtles, black zebras, golden tigers, pink katydids — they often don’t survive for long in the wild without the benefits of their natural coloring. However, such animals never fail to capture people's hearts.

White horse: Noble white stallions are born white and stay white throughout their lives. They carry the dominant "white" genes, which are very rare. They are often referred to as gray horses, but, in fact, they are completely white and should not be confused with albino horses. The dominant white gene is rare but has occurred in many breeds.