The photographs have also prompted questions about whether an animal with such unusual coloring could genuinely exist.
But while individual viral images should always be evaluated carefully, the existence of white lions is firmly established by scientific research.
They are real animals with a remarkable genetic history.
And their story stretches far beyond the internet.
The Fascination Behind Luna’s Appearance
Much of the fascination surrounding Luna comes from how different she looks from the lion most people imagine.
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