Reply #36: lol, something happened to this cub.

[Pepper32]

Recessive genes or albino? Maybe both? I guess further research on the subject will tell. Maybe it was bleached. :tinfoilhat:

Albinism appears in different forms and may be inherited by one of several modes: autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked inheritance. ...

Definition:
Albinism refers to a group of related conditions. These conditions are the result of altered genes that cause a defect of melanin production. This defect results in the partial or full absence of pigment from the skin, hair, and eyes.
http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/001479.htm

Thus, albino does not mean absent of all color/pigmentation. This cub could very well be albino and have dark eyes (although you really can't tell with this pic) and nose.