Rare Albino American Alligator Shows Up At Roger Williams Park Zoo As Their Newest VIP Guest

It's no secret that albinism causes plenty of troubles for its victims. Alligators have relied on stealth and camouflage to survive for more than 150 million years, but unfortunately, Elsa has poor eyesight and lacks melanin (a pigment that normally provides color to animals and people) due to her rare condition so she's unable to camouflage in the swampy surroundings like her relatives. Since she stands out too much, she is also more likely to be preyed upon. Not to mention albino animals like her are at higher risks of sunburn too.