Ramnagar: The sighting of a rare albino monkey in the Phato tourist zone adjacent to the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has sparked curiosity in the area. Nature guide Mohit Sharma captured this unique monkey on camera. Tourists and wildlife lovers were astonished to see this monkey with white color and red eyes.
This area, adjacent to the world-famous Corbett Park, is often home to a diverse array of wildlife. However, the sighting of an albino monkey is considered extremely rare.
According to experts, albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of a pigment called melanin. This lack of melanin causes the skin, hair, and eyes to appear much lighter or whiter than normal. This explains why this monkey’s body appeared completely white and eyes appeared red.
According to experts, this is not a separate species, but a rare biological condition found in normal monkeys. This condition occurs in only one in thousands. Albino animals often face challenges in their natural environment, as their unusual coloration makes them easily visible to predators. Furthermore, bright sunlight and vision problems can also pose a problem for them.
Nature guide Mohit Sharma reported that he spotted this monkey roaming the trees during a safari in the Phato Zone. Noticing its unique appearance, he immediately captured it on camera.
Wildlife experts believe that such rare occurrences reflect the region’s biodiversity. However, it is crucial to protect such animals so that they can survive in their natural environment.
Currently, this rare albino monkey has become a center of attraction for tourists and nature lovers and is a topic of discussion in the area.
