Two rare white crocodiles were found by a fisherman in the swamps of the Mandalay nature reserve near Houma in Louisiana, USA.

Only a foot long and weighing about 6.35 kg, two white crocodiles were found in the Louisiana swamps and are now being moved to a new home at Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, USA.

In essence, these creatures do not suffer from albinism, but suffer from Leucism, the loss of all skin pigmentation. Albino crocodiles are creatures ranked second among the rarest creatures in the world.

“The two alligators have been named Canal-igator and Chomp-itoulas after the famous streets Canal and Tchoupitoulas in New Orleans,” said Sarah Brunette, communications director at Audubon Zoo.

Also in this Mandalay nature reserve area in 1987, 18 white crocodiles were also found. Dubbed the home for white crocodiles, Audubon Zoo has cared for 18 white crocodiles since the 1980s, until now the number of the remaining herd is 10.

Both are receiving special care before they can join the crocodiles.

“White crocodiles are famous around the world and are the symbol of our zoo,” Sarah said proudly. “The baby crocodiles will be monitored for two months and will stay in private care for several years until they are old enough to join their older siblings.” White crocodiles often have a very short lifespan in nature, their skin color makes them easy for birds or large fish to recognize and hunt.