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Crocodile with 1-in-10,000 genetic mutation spotted in Australia: 'Absolutely magic'

Summary by thecooldown.com
Footage from 2024 of a crocodile named Casper continues to draw attention due to the rarity of the genetic mutation resulting in the apex predator's paler skin pigment.  A video shared on Facebook by 7NEWS shows the cream-colored reptile lounging in mud off the coast of Weipa in Far North Queensland, Australia.  "Wildlife spotters left amazed after seeing Casper the crocodile," read the text over the video.  "It's believed Casper is a leucistic…

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thecooldown.com broke the news on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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