Technically, these animals are considered leucistic, not albino ... What’s more, only 50 percent of lion cubs—even normally colored cubs—survive their first year. (See “First-Ever Photos ...

Kiros in Mufasa: The Lion King visually echoes this rare genetic ... White lions are not albinos but leucistic, which means their pale coat results from a recessive gene mutation that dilutes ...

They are leucistic animals, produced by the mating ... Without an adult male lion to protect their small pride, Matimba and Khanya must rely solely on their own knowledge, strength and courage ...

Whatever the case, they are distinct standouts in nature, like this lion from South Africa. The stoic king of the jungle above is majestic (and leucistic) in its white coat. It’s been reported ...