The Chronicle of Higher Education

The One That Got Away ... Until Now

Scientists at the University of Washington have caught an albino ratfish that is not only extremely rare but bafflingly long-lived. Found in waters off Whidbey Island, Wash., it had survived to more than two years of age even though its white color, crystalline skin, and pale green eyes should have made it easy pickings for the dogfish...

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