Articles related to "Albinos"

People have witnessed a variety of rare albino and "white" animals across the world and gained better understanding about their differences.

There are distinct differences between albino animals and those that are "white," and there are specific traits to look for in order to distinguish these rare conditions.

Despite society's turn towards political correctness, the word "albino" can seem like a vestige of pre-"person-first" labeling, which makes some angry, others accepting.

Finding information about how to care for African Clawed Frogs can be difficult. This article will give you basic, simple information on how to care for these frogs.

Advocacy groups are heading to Africa to offer education and to aid government intervention on a recent series of brutal murders of persons with albinism in Tanzania.

Throughout the 19th century and into the 20th, persons with albinism were exhibited in sideshows and dime museums with other freaks and human oddities.

White tigers are rare, beautiful creatures that are almost non-existent in the wild. So where do these tigers come from, and why are they white?

For over 50 years, movies have misrepresented albinism's causes and characteristics, and perpetuated myths to create stand-ins for psychic dread.

Albinism has become the novelist's shorthand for the sublime, a trait that evokes terror, awe, or laughter in characters capable of anything -- except common humanity.

From the Bible to Dan Brown, writers have used albinism's whiteness to shade characters that are either too good or too evil for this world. Few survive.

Though often maligned in book and film, persons with albinism can take pride in the achievements of singer-songwriters Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, and Yellowman.

After centuries of myth and misuse, projects by photographer Rick Guidotti and filmmakers such as Mashawna Thompson are putting a human face on albinism.

To the unknowing observer, a truly gray horse will appear to be white. Learn how to distinguish between whites and grays.

Albinism has such deep roots in the psyche that nonfiction writers often confuse the scientific with the superficial when writing about it.

Albinism is a media staple, but when journalists write about it, objectivity, facts, and the human element are often lost beneath the diminishing word "albino."

A memorable and entertaining read, Hay's novel foregoes a literary adventure filled with history, mischief, and a heroine's interior journey.

The romantic comedy classic 'Foul Play' from 1978 pairs a wisecracking San Francisco police detective with a shy librarian who gets involved in an assassination attempt.

Convict Cichlids are prolific breeders and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions in a freshwater aquarium.

Often called a Cory, Corydoras Catfish are not a threat to other fish in the aquarium and they help keep the tank clean.

The eccentric virtuoso guitarist, Buckethead is responsible for 28 solo albums. Here is a list and discussion of five albums that exhibit his remarkable talent.

Sifting through Buckethead's 28 albums for his greatest pieces can be time-consuming. Here is a list of five amazing tracks that every guitarist should hear.

Each year around 100,000 trout are hatched at the Ngongotaha Hatchery in Rotorua. These fish are then released to provide new stock for trout fishing in New Zealand.

Sifting through Buckethead's 28 albums for mind-bending solos can be time-consuming. Here is a list of 10 amazing guitar solos every guitarist should hear.

The ghostly spirit bear that roams the rainforest of Western Canada has fascinated humans for centuries.

Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it.

Writer Dan Brown and the Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei first butted heads when Brown's The Da Vinci Code was published in 2003.

Terra, "I Slept With Cookie Monster," "Chainsaw" and "Drux Flux were the big winners at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Terra, "I Slept With Cookie Monster," "Chainsaw" and "Drux Flux were the big winners at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Burmese pythons are often sold as pets, but their owners frequently release them into the wild. A new study suggests that they could live in as much as 1/3 of the US.

Less popular than hamsters as pets, gerbils have distinct characteristics that make them more attractive pets in some ways than other rodents.

Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary islands, claiming some of the finest beaches and the unrivaled volcanic landscape of the Timanfaya National Park.

The 2008 TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival rounds out its line-up with the addition of four more mainstage names

Ancient planters are defined as those who paid their own passage to Jamestown, VA before 1616, remained at least three years and survived the 1622 Jamestown massacre.

The prose of Africa is unlike that of America and the UK. That is eloquently illustrated in this compact and subtle tale by Angolan author, Jose Edwards Aqualusa.

Tretinoin is a prescription drug created to treat acne and premature aging of the skin. Tretinoin is generally tolerated well when proscribed by an accredited physician.

The American alligator is king at the Alligator Farm Zoological Park. One of the country's oldest zoos, a visit here is a great addition to any Saint Augustine vacation.

Humans have used animal behavior to predict weather and storms for centuries. Today some still rely on Groundhog Day predictions for prolonged winter or early spring.

Boxers have two coat colors, brindle and fawn, with various degrees of white markings. The amount of white determines whether the dog is called plain, flashy, or white.

White lions are extinct in the wild, and only a small number exist on a South African Nature Reserve and various zoos around the world.

The State of Florida, buoyed by a successful 2009 season, will let a few hunters seek boa constrictors and reticulated pythons all year long in 2010.

Green is a fast-paced, welcome addition to the Circle Trilogy, designed to either begin or end the series.

If you like the novel by Dan Brown, try Daniel Silva's The Confessor or Arturo Perez-Reverte's The Seville Communion.

Fresh blueberries and lemon zest make these drop cookies a real treat.

Frank Beddor's The Looking Glass Wars takes elements and characters from Alice in Wonderland and re-imagines them into a new story about the power of imagination.

Kitty color terms you should know and understand if you are breeding or showing cats or are just a knowledgeable feline fancier.

These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and chock-full of dark chocolate chips and nuts.

Nutella makes this one of the tastiest pizza doughs you'll ever make. Using the bread machine makes it one of the easiest.

Chocolate chips and walnuts make these chocolate zucchini brownies doubly delicious.

French photographer and writer Claude Cahun (1894 - 1954) was a pioneer of photographic portraiture and one of the most significant artists of the surrealist movement.

White chocolate chips dot these chocolate scones for a double chocolate experience that can't be beat.