Haldir, the white lion

Haldir, white African lion (Panthera leo krugeri, lev africky - bila forma) from ZOO Bratislava, Slovakia there are only few white lions, so this one is real rarity! They are not albinos, only freaks of nature, as white tigers. White color is caused by a recessive gene known as chinchilla or color inhibitor...


EDITED 11/10/2009: right white balance removed stupid green tones


This shot is for =amrodel, because she loves lions and it is her nameday! this photo of Haldir is the present for you, Amry

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