It was a pleasant surprise that a cougar pregnant with two cubs recently gave birth to an albino cub with all-white fur at the Thomas Belt Zoo in Nicaragua.
This is the first recorded albino cougar born and recorded in captivity in the country. One of only four specimens of albino cougars in the world with evidenceAccording to various news agencies.
Management of the Thomas Belt Zoo in the town of Juigalpa, Chontales, reported that a cougar cub was born with a “rare condition of albinism” on its premises. Its feathers are completely white and its eyes are red.
He also reported, on the advice of his veterinarian: access to the compartment is limited Cougar breeding is housed to ensure animal welfare and to provide the best conditions the breed needs for survival.
Professionals at the center he is healthy and has good body condition. The zoo plans to display the cats to the public when they are three months old.
This event caused great astonishment and joy among the people of the region, who celebrate the biodiversity of their country, especially the endangered species.
“We’re taking every precaution to make sure she and her mother are as healthy as possible,” said veterinarian Carlos Molina of Thomas Belt Zoo.
For now, zoo keepers are avoiding contact with the tiny albino cougar, which grew up in a fenced cave with its mother, and hope the cub can receive veterinary treatment within two months.