Extremely Rare, 'Pink' Albino Elephant Calf Discovered In South Africa

A rare 'pink' baby elephant spotted in a herd in the Kruger National Park in South Africa has turned into a viral sensation. The adorable elephant is said to be just three months old and was spotted by Safari ranger Tim Jansen van Vuuren.

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The pink colour among elephants is usually associated with albinism; however, safari ranger, Jansen says that this is associated with leucism.

It¡¯s a condition which causes a partial loss of pigmentation ¨C unlike albinism.

'It is a genetic disorder that will affect them for life. This is by far one of the most interesting things I have seen in the wild. Things like this are not very well documented so it¡¯s very interesting to witness as you won¡¯t find things like this in books,' Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

This baby elephant might look really cute but has a tough life ahead.

Animals carrying these conditions stick out of their natural habitat and are more vulnerable to attack from predators. They are often sensitive to light and may have health problems associated with genetic mutations.