The Ultra Rare Albino Humpback Whale Was Just Spotted Off Australian Coast

The coronavirus pandemic has locked us inside our homes, and during the past several months, we have been encouraged to explore our local areas only, as international travel has been restricted.

When he reaches Australia, according to Queensland's laws, tour operator's vessels are not allowed within 500 meters of the whale, and if they break the rules, they can be fined up to AU $16,500 (US $11,298). At first, Migaloo was not considered albino due to his brown eyes and was called 'all-white', or 'hypo-pigmented'. Yet, in 2011, after an analysis of his DNA, researchers at the Australian Marine Mammal Centre confirmed that he was a true albino, as they found a genetic variation leading to albinism. What a majestic creature! Source Opera News