Have you ever seen a ruby eyed white rabbit? Find out more about red eyes in albino rabbits and how melanin pigments affect these bunnies.
Animal welfare experts report that ruby-eyed white rabbits often get passed over at animal shelters and rabbit rescue organizations because of their red-toned eyes. It seems hard to believe since all bunnies are absolutely irresistible. Like dogs and cats with black fur, the superficial physical appearance of these beautiful animals sometimes makes them harder to adopt. Melanin Pigment And Red Eyes Explained Ruby-eyed white rabbits result from a genetic condition known as albinism. This affects melanin production, a pigment responsible for the coloration of mammals' eyes
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