The donkeys native to Asinara Island exhibit a remarkable white coat, a result of a unique genetic mutation. This rare trait has endured since the displacement of islanders in 1885. Researchers have pinpointed the specific gene mutation that leads to their albinism, which resembles a rare human disorder affecting melanin synthesis. Today, this endangered breed stands as a genetically unique and protected population.
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