Albinism has always been a marvel in human society, and it’s fascinating to see that this wonder is also found in the animal kingdom. It’s a rare sight, causing the skin, hair, and eyes to have little to no pigment, resulting in everything on the body appearing white. It’s a spectacle so visually wonderful that it never fails to make people’s jaws drop, and it’s even more baffling when we see an animal that looks so abnormally exquisite.

The Bright Side team thought that this beauty ought to be showcased to the world, because these animals are so spectacular that they look as if they’ve come straight out of a fairy tale.

1. This sunbathing alligator looks like a statue made of marble.

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2. It’s incredible to see them in contrast to each other.

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3. This half and half peacock is literally breathtaking.

4. Oh dang. This bear doesn’t quite match the rest of his family.

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5. This Doberman is still loved by his family, and what a squad they are!

6. Snowy the skunk absolutely loves cuddles with her human.

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7. Albino crows are so majestic.

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8. Albino rhino looks like he’s made out of chalk.

9. Hoot hoot, an albino owl!

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10. “A rare white reindeer makes a magical appearance in Sweden.”

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11. This albino English Setter still rocks those puppy dog eyes!

12. “So I finally saw my first albino animal, that wasn’t online or in a zoo. It’s a mildly interesting achievement.”

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13. “Sssssso what, I don’t have pigmentation? I’m ssssstill amazing!”

14. This albino tapir is more rare than the other animals since this is the first known picture of the this animal with albinism!

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15. “I was doing yard work and found an albino praying mantis!”

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16. It’s crazy that this creature wasn’t meant to look this stunning in the first place.

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17. “A friend has been hiding dog food in a stump for this raccoon family. They arrive around dusk nearly every evening.”

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18. Trying to get a tan…

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19. Imagine finding this little beauty in your garden.

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20. Look at how this catfish shines in the light because of its unusual scales.

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21. Another incredible peacock — although this one is completely white!

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22. I don’t quite know if I’d want to see this albino moth in real life…

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23. “An albino baby turtle swims with green sea turtle babies in a pond on Khram Island, near Pattaya, Thailand.”

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24. Regardless of their condition, there’s no denying how captivating these creatures are.

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Which species made your jaw drop the most? Tell us in the comments, and if you’ve caught a rare, spectacular moment on camera, show us that too!