Rare white giraffe spotted in east African national park

A young white giraffe with a rare skin condition has been spotted alive and well in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.

The 15-month-old female was first sighted almost a year ago by scientists working for the Wild Nature Institute.

She has a rare condition called Leucism, which leads to a partial loss of pigmentation in the skin.

The baby giraffe was named ‘Omo,’ after the popular washing detergent brand, as a nod to her unique colour, which unfortunately also makes her a target for predators and poachers.

Omo is the “only pale giraffe” in known existence.

Wild Nature Institute founder, Doctor Derek Lee, told Bored Panda he was relieved to see her again as he works with his team to stop hunters from targeting Omo and her relatives.

“We hope that she lives a long life and that some day she has calves of her own."