Albino crocodiles, rare in the wild, are showcased at the Paris Aquarium. Their unique white skin makes them vulnerable to predators and UV rays. These reptiles are born in captivity due to genetic anomalies that prevent melanin production. Both parents must carry the gene for albinism to pass it to their offspring.

What makes albino crocodiles a popular attraction at the Tropical Aquarium in Paris?

• Their ability to change colors

• Their unique white skin and behavior

• Their large size

• Their loud roars

Why are albino crocodiles more vulnerable in their natural habitat?

• They cannot swim

• Their white skin makes them easy targets for predators

• They are more aggressive

• They are slower than other crocodiles

What is a significant risk for albino crocodiles even if they escape predators?

• Starvation

• Drowning

• UV radiation exposure

• Freezing temperatures

What genetic factor causes albinism in animals?

• An extra chromosome

• A lack of a gene for melanin synthesis

• A virus

• A diet deficiency

What must be true of the parents for an animal to be born albino?

• They must both carry the albinism anomaly

• They must both be albino

• They must be siblings

• They must be from different species