Rare mutations highlight the wonders of genetics and the fragility of nature, opening the door for educators to talk about deeper issues like habitat loss and poaching. In the world of zoo genetics, albinism is a biological anomaly
Nature selects against albinism. High frequencies of albinism in a population indicate that natural selection is no longer functioning (e.g., in captivity) or that the population is extremely small and inbred. Rare mutations highlight the wonders of genetics and
There are several key aspects of conservation biology that are relevant to Snowflake's story: Rare mutations highlight the wonders of genetics and