This "Ugly Duckling" Ginger Seal Became An Outcast In His Colony For His Unusual Looks

This adorable orange ball of fluff that you can see in the photos below was recently spotted in the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia. Apparently, such albino seals as this one are extremely rare. According to the Daily Mail, “experts say the chances of such a partial albino birth are one in 100,000.”

"'Ugly Duckling'—albino fur seals are a rare occurrence. They actually look more red than white. This is a clear albino without any pigmentation even in its eyes," the biologist wrote in the description of the video. "But it is not getting chased or bitten". According to Burkanov, the pup is believed to have poor eyesight, so the biologist is doubtful the seal will successfully breed. Currently, the albino seal is being monitored, and in case it is rejected by other seals, wildlife specialists are ready to rescue the mammal and hand it to a dolphinarium. There have been a few other cases of scientists spotting albino seals.