Animal Color Changes: A Call for Research
Scientists are puzzled by the appearance of a white Iberian lynx in Spain, prompting a call for more research into environmental factors.
Some animals, like chameleons, octopuses, and snowshoe hares, naturally change color, but the case of a white Iberian lynx is unusual. A female lynx named Satureja has lost her natural brown and orange tones, retaining only her unique black spots.
No one knows the reason for this striking change in coat color.
This phenomenon has been observed in another lynx previously, highlighting the need for further study into the role of environmental factors, such as exposure to chemicals.
Author's summary: Animals mysteriously change color.