Albino racoons completely lack melanin, while leucistic racoons have a genetic mutation that limits melanin production. Most white raccoons are leucistic and retain dark pigment despite their snowy ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Liz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Alex Funk: Albino animals in nature are ...

Albinos are a rarity in the animal kingdom. Yet, they can be found on land, in water, and in the air. To humans, these white ...

Imagine that you’re taking an evening stroll in the woods. All of a sudden, you spot a flash of color and two glowing eyes. The furry animal looks like a raccoon, but its all-white fur says otherwise.