2006-12-30 11:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by debbie B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
If you mean albino human beings, they should have a normal life expectancy. The two main hassles of albinism are sun-sensitive skin and (sometimes) poor eyesight, both of which can be managed in modern, normal life.
An albino animal out in the wild is another story. They lack the ability to blend in with their surroundings and are an easy target for predators. Animals that hunt may have trouble sneaking up on their prey.
2006-12-30 13:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by namowal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're talking about people then yes, there is a good chance that albinos will live to an old age.
as humans are not subjected to active predation, and even if albinos are more prone to certain diseases mordern medicine will mostly take care of that.
but for animals especially in the wild . colouration is protective , so without this colouration they have a higher chance of being eaten.
for domesticated animals this is not an issue, infact in some cultures they are revered, like in thailand every white elephant belongs to the king and is well taken care of.
God bless,
gabe
2006-12-30 12:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Albinos are people lacking skin pigments ... that's all. The fact that their albino means nothing with regard to life expectancy.
2006-12-30 11:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, there's nothing wrong with their health/life expectancy
2006-12-30 12:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no more than anybody else
2006-12-30 12:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so
2006-12-30 12:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋