4.8K views · 50 reactions | Meet Casper, the albino green iguana, at "Animals of the Rainforest", now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! 年 Due to his albinism, Casper has unique yellow coloring and is nearly blind, but he's thriving in his new home. Come visit and watch as he navigates his surroundings and learns his space! | Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Facebook

In Africa it is estimated that 1 in every 5,000 to 15,000 people has albinism, a genetic disorder that causes a decrease in the melanin pigment of the skin, leaving pale skin, hair, and eyes. Nigeria has one of the world’s highest rates of the condition, and many people with albinism there still suffer discrimination and stigma due to cultural myths and superstitions. But one Nollywood actor is hoping to change that. | DW Stories