It’s not uncommon to see deer out and about this time of year in Indiana. With fall coming quickly coming to an end and the cold winter months approaching, they begin the search for food, a mate, and most importantly, try to avoid being shot by hunters.
What is uncommon is the sight of an albino deer, not because they’re less active this time of year, but because they’re a genetic rarity. Just take albino whitetail deer as an example. For decades, people have been fascinated with their rare appearance in forests, grasslands, or mountains.
The first reason is that the chances for a deer to be born albino are 1 in 20,000. Moreover, it’s so hard for albino deers to survive until adulthood because they are often weaker than normal individuals. Their solid white color even separates them from natural backgrounds, making them more vulnerable to predator attacks.
However, Boulder Junction in Wisconsin is becoming a popular place for any tourist who loves to see wild albino deers with their eyes. People can catch sight of these animals living in herds, and they can take pictures of them.
Zooming in on the photo caused it to blur quite a bit, but it does give a slightly better look at the animal. Although it kind of makes it look like one of those reindeer yard decorations people put out for Christmas.
Watch more photos in the following. These are the pictures released by courtesy of photographer Jeff Richter, who has published his collection book of white deers taken in the region. You can learn more about the book here.
