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"Discoveries of albino animals have a unique ability to capture the public
imagination, often leading to flurries of social media and news coverage.
(Think Migaloo, the famous white humpback whale.)
It’s easy to see why albino animals are so fascinating. Their stark white
appearance typically sets them apart from the world around them, providing a
striking contrast against the green forest, red desert or blue ocean.
But while people are captivated by the likes of white whales, kangaroos and
koalas, it’s a different story for poor old rats and mice.
Our new research is the first study of Australia’s native albino rodents. By
raising the profile of these adorable little creatures, we hope more people
will come to appreciate Australia’s rodents as remarkable animals worth
protecting."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
