A rare white deer was spotted roaming around in England. Specifically, the albino hoofed mammal was seen in the Gloucestershire countryside.
It was spotted by 19-year-old Esha Patel while on a recent fishing trip with her father. The student even posted a video of the deer she spotted on Sunday, Oct. 8.
Rare White Deer Spotted in England!
According to Fox News' latest report, Esha Patel-originally from Cheltenham, England-is studying at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales.
She was having fun with her father during their fishing trip. Little did she know that her vacation would be more enjoyable as she was about to witness a rare animal.
Esha said that on Oct. 8, she spotted not only one but three deer; and one of them was completely white.
"We have never seen one before, and my dad was like, 'Are you sure it was a deer and not a goat?'" said Esha.
The student said that she had to re-watch the videos she recorded to confirm if what she saw was really a white deer.
"Apparently, it's really good luck to see them - so I was going to buy a lottery ticket," explained Esha.
The lucky girl described her experience as "something out of a fairytale." She said that these beautiful creatures should be loved and protected by everyone.
Fun Facts About Albino Deer
Via Yahoo News, the British Deer Society explained that albino deer are commonly part of the fallow deer species. White deer sightings in England and other parts of the U.K. are extremely rare.
Animal experts said that albinism is estimated to only appear in 1 in 30,000 deer. Seeing a white deer is definitely exciting.
However, albino deer are not really lucky since most of them have health issues due to a lack of melanin. These include shortened jaws, arched spines, deformed hooves, and other health problems.
Another problem with white deer is they are more vulnerable to predators. Unlike normal hoofed animals, albino deer can't easily hide because of their white color, unless they are living in a place where there's lots of snow.
What It Means to Spot White Deer
In European cultures, many people believe that spotting a white deer brings good things because it stands as a symbol of humanity's spiritual quest and the world's spiritual knowledge.
Meanwhile, Asians believe that white deer brings longevity and prosperity. These are just some of the beliefs that people have about white deer. You can click this link to learn more.
