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Rare white mongoose spotted in Ratnagiri, Forest Department begins verification

A rare white-coloured mongoose was spotted in Chiplun, Ratnagiri district, prompting the Forest Department to verify the sighting. Officials believe the animal may exhibit leucism, a rare genetic condition causing partial loss of pigmentation rather than albinism

3 Jul 2026 1:20 pm