The one and only albino dolphin in the entire Eastern Pacific is back, and it’s difficult to believe it’s real

Casper was first spotted in the Monterey Bay back in 2015 with his mother. The dolphin was completely white and only freckles could be seen on its body. White in dolphins is considered a mutation and there are only a few white individuals of this dolphin breed worldwide.

Since 2015, Casper has rarely been in the picture. But the fact that he has reappeared in Monterey Bay is great news, according to animal advocates.

They note that because of its coloration, the white dolphin is very vulnerable in the wild. It is too conspicuous and can become easy prey for other predators.

Casper is recognized precisely by freckles — his body has small spots. Experts believe that this dolphin has albinism — no pigment cells in his body.

Almost all photos of Casper have his eyes closed, and there is an opinion that Casper may have photophobia, as many albinos do. Therefore, he rarely opens his eyes on the surface.

Today, this dolphin is the only albino in the whole Eastern Pacific.

And if it is not a member of a herd, much less a large one, it becomes the first prey for predators.

But, as it was noticed by the department staff, there is nothing wrong with this dolphin. He looks quite healthy.