White killer whale spotted in Japan: Why are these mammals so rare?

Japanese photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa captured a rare albino orca off Hokkaido, Japan, expressing immense excitement over the unique sighting. The white orca, distinct due to leucism or albinism, differs from the typical black-and-white killer whales. This extraordinary event, reminiscent of the famous white orca "Iceberg," offers scientists valuable insights into orca genetics and health.

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