"Rare Leucistic Alligator with Blue Eyes Hatches at Florida Theme Park"

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"Rare Leucistic Alligator with Blue Eyes Hatches at Florida Theme Park"
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Gatorland, a theme park in Florida, has announced the birth of an extremely rare white alligator with a condition called Leucism, which causes its white coloring. Unlike albinism, Leucism does not affect the eyes. The park is seeking the public's help in naming the baby alligator, with options including Ice, Noelle, Snow, Pearl, Ivory, and Marshmallow. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation of American alligators, and they have translucent skin and blue eyes. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the leucistic alligator and her normal-colored brother at Gatorland early next year.

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