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Extremely Rare Newborn White Lion Debuts at Mexico Zoo

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    Cute rare baby alert! According to The U.K. Daily Mail, a little white lion cub -- who has yet to be named -- made its one month debut at Leon's Zoo in the city of Leon, Mexico.

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    White lions are extremely rare and predominately live in zoos. This new baby is one of a population of only 300 white lions worldwide. 

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    Sadly, many were taken from the wild in the 1970s and kept in captivity by Europeans for breeding. 

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    Just like blue eyes in humans, the lion's white color is caused by a recessive gene. The coat shade can range from blonde to pure white. 

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    These stunning creatures are native only to the Greater Timbavati region of South Africa, and they are considered sacred. 

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Ahhh can i have him

October 31 2012 at 7:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
jvmcfla@aim.com

What a beautiful boy!!! Long, healthy, happy life!

October 23 2012 at 3:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
carlos

Amazing looking animal

October 17 2012 at 3:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
carlos

Amazing looking animal

October 17 2012 at 3:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
David

Name him Kimba the white lion.

October 17 2012 at 7:39 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
eric

this particular cub may have been part of a breeding program, but white lions occur (rarely) and do exist successfully in the wild. there color does not appear to be a problem. they are not albinos.

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Deb

Can't be albino, his eyes have dark pigment

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goddessfla

How about naming him Pride?

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Vincent Cornish

Kimba! Kimba the white lion from Manga, and other, lore.
http://www.kimbawlion.com/kimbapage.htm

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aynee60

Is it an albino? This would be a natural yet unusual event.

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