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.

"The White Lions are listed as Panthera leo, which is classified as 'Vulnerable,' meaning they may become threatened with extinction in the future, unless trade is closely controlled," the team of the Global White Lion Protection Trust writes on their website. "The White Lion gene needs to be researched, understood and protected, as a matter of urgency." All image credits: Image credits: AFP