The Times of India

Rare albino hog deer spotted in Kaziranga, Assam: Why this extraordinary sighting is exciting wildlife travellers

A rare albino hog deer has been spotted in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, exciting wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. This genetic condition, resulting in a lack of melanin, makes the deer's creamy-white coat and pale eyes unusual and vulnerable in the wild. The sighting highlights the park's rich biodiversity beyond its famous rhinos and tigers.