As we saw on our field trip to the SC Aquarium, they have an albino American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). I believe this one should be the mascot for our class. His name is Alabaster. The American alligator is a local species of great abundance. According to CBS News, there are only about 50 albino alligators in the world. I know two of these alligators are at Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, SC (or they used to be). I think it is really cool that 3 of about 50 are located in this area of South Carolina. There may even be more in aquariums and zoos in SC of which I am unaware.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6317438n
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