Rare Piebald Deer Spotted in Maine
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Rare Piebald Deer Spotted in Maine: A Genetic Marvel - A retired photojournalist captures a leucistic whitetail deer with patches of white fur, highlighting the genetic quirk that causes this unique appearance. These deer, unlike albinos, have normal-colored eyes and can thrive in the wild. Piebaldism is rare, affecting less than one percent of white-tailed deer herds, but can be more common locally due to hunting bans. The genes behind the white patches can also cause bone issues, but mild cases thrive in the wild. Both parents must carry the recessive gene for a fawn to be piebald, making these sightings a genetic lottery win.
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