Leucism is the partial loss of pigmentation in skin, fur or feathers. It leads to white spots, white patches or completely white coloration. Leucism can be distinguished from albinism because ...

Albinism is much rarer than piebaldism, occurring only in 1 of 30,000 deer. Overall, when it comes to melanism versus albinism in wildlife, melanism tends to be somewhat rarer.

Albinism is much rarer than piebaldism, occurring only in 1 of 30,000 deer. Overall, when it comes to melanism versus albinism in wildlife, melanism tends to be somewhat rarer.

The black-and-white coloring of manta rays is one of their most defining features. Some are all-black. But how does this impact their lifestyle? One study aims to find out.

The center said that melanism is the exact opposite of albinism, which is the complete lack of pigment, and that it is very rare.