Extremely Rare White Lion Quadruplets Are Born Perfectly Healthy

The majestic white lion is considered to be an extremely rare animal affected by a genetic color mutation, resulting in white-colored fur. These animals aren’t albinos—the white lion owes its unique coat to the recessive trait called leucism, which makes the fur of the animal lose a part of its pigment while eyes and lips remain normal. Currently, there are only around 13 white lions living in the wild and around 100 of them living in captivity.

According to the Global White Lion Protection Trust, white lions aren't yet recognized as a separate species. Because of that, despite being so rare, they aren't considered to be an endangered species, therefore these animals aren't protected by law. Despite being so rare, the white lion isn't considered to be an endangered animal.