Two rare white giraffes-a white female giraffe and her 7-month-old calf, have been killed by poachers in Kenya, leaving just one such animal in the world.
With their unique white hides, the female giraffe and her calf drew global attention when they were sighted grazing in 2017 near the Ishaqbini sanctuary, which is also home to the critically endangered hirola antelope.
Whiteness: Their alabaster colour is caused not by albinism but a condition known as leucism, which means they continue to produce dark pigment in their soft tissue, giving them dark eyes.
