Pink Dolphin “Angel” Now Captures the Hearts of Many Animal Lovers
The albino “Angel” dolphin now captures the hearts of many animal lovers.
Animal rights activists were quick to name the dolphin “Angel” in an attempt to draw the world’s attention to dolphin hunting. It is the only albino dolphin in the world in captivity. In fact, Angel has pale pink skin and darker pink eyes.
Angel dolphins now live at the Taiji Whale Museum in Japan, after being discovered during a Taiji hunting operation last January. According to Business Insider, albinism occurs when an animal is completely lacking in the pigment melanin, a compound that gives color to the skin and eyes. Thanks to this, the angel dolphin is a rare animal.
The Angel Dolphin skin looks like pure white, but it is actually pink, you can check when you see Angel swimming next to a normal dolphin.
Angel’s startling appearance quickly caught the attention of animal rights groups. Researchers say Angel’s health is monitored with behavioral observations and periodic blood tests.
In March 2015, the museum, in collaboration with the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and the Institute of Marine Mammals, released a report on albino dolphins, stating that they wanted to keep the dolphin “in good physical health. and mental “for further study.
