Most of the population is wholly or partly albinistic; the small number of grey donkeys on the island are also considered part of the population, and may be heterozygous carriers of the albino gene.

The albino donkey is a protected species native to the islands of Sardinia and Asinara. Known as the Asinara donkey, the animals are indigenous to Asinara, a small island off the northwest …

Dec 15, 2016 · An albinism mutation—creating the pigmentless “albino” effect—probably occurred in a donkey on the island of Asinara, Italy, several centuries ago, said Luca Fontanesi, PhD, of …

Aug 28, 2015 · In the 1970s, Donkey Island became one of the highest security prisons in the country, detaining high profile Mafiosi and members of the notoriously violent Red Brigade. For …

May 28, 2024 · Interestingly, a species of small albino donkeys are a prevalent sighting and can be seen traversing the valleys of Asinara Island. One of the most stunning islands in the …

Jun 12, 2021 · Not just white donkeys are considered part of the breed but also some grey donkeys fit the bill as well. These grey donkeys are believed to be the heterozygous carriers of …

Located off the north-western tip of Sardinia, the 20-square-mile island of Asinara is a national park and a marine reserve covered by thick Mediterranean scrub and inhabited by the little …

Nov 1, 2015 · Disrupting mutations in the tyrosinase (TYR) gene are known to cause recessive albinisms in humans (oculocutaneous albinism Type 1; OCA1) and other species. In this …

Unique albino coat: The coat color of Asinara Donkeys is unique in the sense that it stems from a unique recessive mutation in the TYR gene, which leads to albinism. As such, these donkeys …

Height: 80 - 105 cm Weight: 80-90 kg. The mouth is pink, eyes are pink – light blue, which may be an effect of an incomplete albinism.