An extremely rare albino penguin has made its debut at Gdansk Zoo in northern Poland.
The penguin hatched in mid-December and has been under veterinary care. In the wild, such an unusual-looking penguin would be rejected by other penguins and would have little chance of survival.
The bird’s sex has not yet been determined. It weighs over half a kilogram (1.1 pounds) and stands 28 centimetres (11 inches) tall.
He said it requires special care, being prone to diseases since it lacks a protective black pigment. He said his team was astonished and “incredibly happy” to have a baby albino penguin.
