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.

Albino turtle: It's a very rare and unique occasion to see an albino turtle heading to the ocean. Experts say that one out of 1,000 turtles usually survive to maturity in the ocean, and an albino's chances are even lower. We believe that this little guy surfs around the Great Barrier Reef. Albino turtles are so rare, and so beautiful, that they tend to cause a stir online. Several years ago an albino pinkbelly sideneck turtle was born with her heart beating outside of her body. Appropriately named Hope, she became an online sensation and continues to thrive thanks to the care of her owner, who posts updates about her progress on Instagram. © LouGadu/imgur