How do you tell an albino gorilla from other members of his species? Perhaps, because he sports a dapper white coat? Albinism in animals and humans is associated with a number of defects such as photophobia and pertains to a complete absence of melanin, resulting in little to no color in their skin, hair and eyes. It is so rare that to date there’s only one albino gorilla on record. But albinism is not the only condition that whitens an animal's appearance.
While most of Beaufort County, South Carolina sustained high winds and flooding – in contrast to what was originally forecasted for Hurricane Irma – the town escaped the level of havoc incurred by Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Unfortunately, this was not the case for the beach on Hunting Island.
They are known to live in shallow, calm rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals, and coastal areas. However, manatees are able to move from fresh to salt water with no problem, except when that shallow water dries up.
With the popularity of human wearables increasing daily, it had to happen. Today tech and exercise go hand-in-hand, and it was just a matter or time that this market would start addressing the needs of dog owners.
More and more dog breeders and pet owners are showing interest in ‘hybrid pups.’ Whether they are cross-bred purposely or found at a rescue shelter, the genetic blending of different breeds of dogs are becoming more popular than pedigrees.
There are probably no carnivores in this world who will tell you they don't like bacon! From strips alongside your favorite egg dish, in tandem with tomato, lettuce, toast and mayonnaise, to being smothered in chocolate — there’s no denying our love for a piece of that savory smoked cured pork.
