White giraffe in Tanzania is one of a kind

The Tarangire National Park in Tanzania is home to a white giraffe with a red mane, something described as being "extremely rare." The calf was born last year and was recently spotted with some other (regular) giraffes — her name is Omo, something derived from the name of a detergent brand. Omo is a Masai giraffe, and she has leucism, a condition where small amounts of pigment exist in some parts of the body.

It has been about a year since the giraffe had first been seen, and it appears to be healthy and thriving, according to researchers. The Wild Nature Institute is seeking votes and suggestions for names on its blog, though she may remain "Omo" permanently.

Though Omo is white, she is not an albino, something obvious based on the picture above. While very light in color, Omo does have small amounts of pigment, as well as her bright red mane, the lower portions of her legs, and the end of her tail.

The above image was taken in January 2015, showing the young calf not too long after it was born. The newest image (in the gallery below) was taken in January 2016 and shows that Omo's pattern has darkened slightly over past months.

VIA: National Geographic