Pink Elephant Caught on Camera

A pink baby elephant has been caught on camera in Botswana in the the Okavango Delta.

Experts believe it is probably an albino, which is an extremely rare phenomenon in African elephants. They are unsure of its chances of long-term survival - the blazing African sunlight may cause blindness and skin problems for the calf.

While albinism is thought to be fairly common in Asian elephants, it is much less common in the larger African species.

However, there might be a ray of hope for the pink calf as it already seemed to be learning to adapt to its condition. He can seek refuge under the large trees and cake himself in a thick mud, which will protect him from the sun. Already the two-to-three-month-old calf seems to be walking in the shade of its mother, which suggests it is aware of its susceptibility to the harsh African sun.

Original article here.