Albinism

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Albinism is a condition some people and animals are born with. This condition is caused by a lack of pigment (color) in their hair, eyes, and skin. A person or animal with albinism is called an albino.

Albinos usually have white hair and skin, and pinkish or blue eyes. Like many other conditions, people with albinism are often protrayed negatively in movies and TV shows. Albinos in reality do have some problems including sight problems and skin problems. Animals who are albinos, are easily attacked by predators because they cannot hide themselves like the non-albino members of their species.

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