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In Biology / Middle School | 2014-03-29

Albino giraffes have white hair. There are very few albino giraffes in the wild.

Why are there few albino giraffes in the wild?

Asked by Sleb13

Answer (3)

They are less albinos than no albinos in every single species. This is because most parents don't have those genes (of jeans, I can't tell which one).

Answered by BJthesmartguy | 2024-06-10

Because white hair is a recessive allele meaning it is dominated over Brown hair alleles.

Answered by wblanco4600 | 2024-06-10

Albinism in giraffes leads to a lack of melanin, making them more vulnerable to sun exposure and predation. The recessive genetic trait requires both parents to carry it, and environmental challenges further limit their numbers. Consequently, these factors contribute to the rarity of albino giraffes in the wild.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23