The koala — which the public has been asked to help name — has light fur, which the zoo says is even rarer than an albino koala.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn veterinary science it’s often referred to as the ‘silvering gene’ where animals are born with white or very pale fur and, just like baby teeth, they eventually shed their baby fur and the regular adult colouration comes through,\u201d Australia Zoo\u2019s Dr Booth said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the wild animal kingdom, it’s actually quite unfortunate to have unusually light colouration as it makes animals stand out from their camouflage risking being spotted by potential predators.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo this little joey has hit the jackpot being born at Australia Zoo, where every single person adores animals and gives them such great care.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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