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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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34 Comments
Ahhh can i have him
October 31 2012 at 7:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat a beautiful boy!!! Long, healthy, happy life!
October 23 2012 at 3:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAmazing looking animal
October 17 2012 at 3:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAmazing looking animal
October 17 2012 at 3:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyName him Kimba the white lion.
October 17 2012 at 7:39 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Replythis 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.
October 17 2012 at 7:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCan't be albino, his eyes have dark pigment
October 17 2012 at 7:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHow about naming him Pride?
October 17 2012 at 1:58 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyKimba! Kimba the white lion from Manga, and other, lore.
October 17 2012 at 1:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyhttp://www.kimbawlion.com/kimbapage.htm
Is it an albino? This would be a natural yet unusual event.
October 17 2012 at 12:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply