The Albino Deer Herd In Northern Wisconsin Is Quite Magical To Witness

White tailed deer are very common in the U.S., so common in fact that their numbers have exploded in the suburbs of most U.S. cities in the Midwest and out East. However, one type of deer remains quite rare. Albino deer, also known as "white ghost deer," live "a private life in the northern Wisconsin woods," according to PBS. Captured here by photographer Jeff Richter, the albino deer there appear to be almost mythical.

The best time to see white deer in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin is around sunrise and at sunset, when the deer are moving to and from feeding areas. Quite often, albino deer will be found among normally-colored deer. Recently, the Wisconsin Public Television program, "In Wisconsin" featured Boulder Junction's albino deer. Watch the video below of these magical and beautiful creatures. Native Americans have a long history of respect for white deer which are sometimes referred to as the 'ghost deer.' The Lenape Indians have a white deer prophesy. Here is an oral translation of that prophesy. "It has long been predicted that there would come a time when a white male and female deer would be seen together, and that this would be a sign to the people to come together.' You can watch video below: