June 4th, 2009 
Spooky A pride of rare white lions was released into the South African wilds, in an attempt to re-establish the species in their natural habitat.
This was the second pride released in the last three years. The white lions were fitted with radio tracking devices, used to monitor their hunting behavior and growth. They may look like albinos, but their unusual color is the result of a unique gene. They are seen as the most sacred animals by many tribes, but, because of poaching, only three white lion prides roam free today.
Photos by BARCROFT Media
via Telegraph.co.uk
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“They may look like albinos, but their unusual color is the result of a unique gene.” Albinism is caused by a recessive gene as well.
I wonder if the white lions get beat up for walking through the rough terratories at night.
Are they eating a matador in that 2nd to last picture?
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Hi, so great to see my country featured on the site! There’s a white lion breeding project near my town, here’s the link for those that may be interested: http://www.johannesburg-direct.com/bethlehem/lions-rock-lodge