See Incredible Rare Albino Baby Turtle Born With Heart Outside Its Body

An adorable albino turtle has gone viral as its heart beats out of its chest. Tiny Hope has such a rare condition that there isnt a name for it in veterinary medicine and is namedectopia cordis in humans.

Although its cause is not precisely known, it's thought it may be caused by chromosomal abnormalities, intrauterine drug exposure or the rupturing of a fetal membrane or yolk sac. Though most fetuses with the condition are stillborn (in rare cases, some babies survive the first few days and in one extremely rare instance, the condition was fixed in utero), Hope is functioning. But Aquilina said that he is using "common sense" and providing extra care for her, including keeping her water "extra clean," and handling her as little as possible.