Photograph ofanendangered West African giraffe. Endangered West African giraffe near Koure, Niger. The primary causes for giraffe population declines are habitat loss and direct killing for bushmeat markets. The white appearance of the giraffe is due to leucism, a genetic condition that causes skin cells to have no pigmentation. Whitegiraffes capture attention through leucism, a genetic quirk that strips away much of their skin pigment while sparing their dark eyes and tongues. This condition sets them apart from typical reticulated giraffes, whose intricate patterns blend seamlessly into savannas. Giraffes aren’t the only animal to make headlines for unique, white fur. Earlier this month, ararewhite moose was seen in Sweden walking through tall grass. White lions and white penguins have also been spotted with similar pigment conditions. The whitegiraffes displayed the characteristics ofagenetic condition known as leucism, which inhibits pigmentation in skin cells, Dr. The condition occurs across the animal kingdom. RareWhiteGiraffeArarewhitegiraffe with leucism, the only one of its kind, lives in Kenya under 24/7 GPS protection from poachers. Its unique beauty highlights the urgent need for stronger wildlife conservation efforts. Ararewhitegiraffe filmed in Kenya.A pair of rarewhitegiraffes have been spotted in Kenya, to the delight of local residents and conservationists. The reticulated giraffes, a mother and child, suffer from a genetic condition called leucism, which inhibits pigmentation in skin cells.