While Hiking In Norway, A Man Takes Photos Of Extremely Rare White Baby Reindeer
Mads Nordsveen thought he was out in the Norwegian mountains for a simple photography hike, but he ended up stumbling onto something far rarer than a scenic view. Near Oslo, the wildlife photography enthusiast spotted a white baby reindeer that looked almost unreal against the snow.
He was searching for good landscapes when the tiny animal appeared out of nowhere, and the encounter quickly turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The calf even stayed close long enough for Nordsveen to capture a series of striking photos.
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Nordsveen says that he gained more than just photos from the experience: "He came very close to me, and we looked at each other straight in the eyes," he recalled. "After a few minutes, the mother of the white deer came out from the trees just behind. It walked around for a few minutes before running back to its mother. It was a very magical and fairy tale moment."
White reindeer have a rare genetic mutation that removes pigment from their fur, allowing them to blend into their snowy white surroundings. However, they are different from albinos because they still have dark pigment in their antlers and eyes.
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It’s not the first time this wildlife photographer has been fortunate enough to meet wild animals in person. He has also taken pictures of lynxes and wolves that he saw in Northern Norway.
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