Oakland California Highway Patrol introduced the world to a pigment-free procyon named Timmy on Friday.
The albino raccoon is reportedly living on the Bay Bridge, and by the looks of the video shared on CHP's Instagram, he's a friendly beast.
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The albino raccoon is reportedly living on the Bay Bridge, and by the looks of the video shared on CHP's Instagram, he's a friendly beast.
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"Timmy was first discovered by one of our Oakland Graveyard Officers about a year ago. We are unsure why Timmy is so friendly, but one thing is for sure, he’s always watching our six," the agency commented alongside the video.
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The footage shows Timmy living his best life, approaching the officers and inspecting their vehicle.
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A genetic mutation causes raccoons with albinism to lose the traditional black and gray coloring and their trademark bandit strip across the eyes. The condition is very rare — a raccoon has a 1 in 10,000 chance of being born with albinism.
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If you catch a glimpse of Timmy, or any other raccoons, it is recommended that you break eye contact and slowly back away, moving into a building until the animal passes.
The Humane Society also advises making yourself appear larger while doing this.
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The Humane Society also advises making yourself appear larger while doing this.
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