Have you ever had the extraordinary opportunity to come across a white deer, the kind of enchanting creature we often associate with Disney or Ghibli films? White deer sightings are exceptionally rare, and each encounter is a remarkable and awe-inspiring moment.
Recently, a young university student had the incredible fortune of crossing paths with one of these magnificent creatures. And you know what? She was left absolutely spellbound by the sheer beauty of the encounter.
A university girl was on a trip when she accidentally saw an unusual deer.
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At first, Patel and her father thought the sighting was too good to be true.
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While the other two animals were the typical brown color, this one stood out in dazzling white. Describing the unusual sighting, Patel shared her initial disbelief, recalling that her father humorously questioned whether it was a deer or a goat.
"We have never seen one before, and my dad was like, ‘Are you sure it was a deer and not a goat?'" Patel shared. "So we had to re-watch the videos when we got home to confirm it.''
It’s an albino deer, and it’s extremely rare to spot one.
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Albino deer, unlike piebald deer with brown patches, are entirely white and may exhibit health issues such as arched spines, shortened jaws and legs, and deformed hooves. These traits make them highly susceptible to predators, as they are easy to spot, struggle to escape danger, and are often abandoned by their herds.
Albino deer are exceptionally rare, even more so than piebald deer. The chances of encountering one in the wild are incredibly low, with only a one in 20,000 probability of an albino deer being born and surviving to old age.
Astonished by the sighting, Patel had to review the videos recorded to confirm the white deer's existence.
Patel was even told that it's considered very lucky to see such a rare creature, joking that she might buy a lottery ticket.
"Apparently, it’s really good luck to see them, so I was going to buy a lottery ticket."
Patel thinks that it’s needed to spend care and act to protect albino animals in general and albino deer specifically.
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Expressing her admiration for these remarkable animals, Patel also emphasized the need for their protection and care.
"I do think these beautiful animals should be protected and loved - hunters think they are worth a lot of money, but you can't put a price on this," Patel shared.