Something new has popped up at Animal Kingdom, and it’s the cutest thing in the world!
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Ever since Bluey’s Wild World opened, all of our visits to Animal Kingdom have included us going to Jumping Junction to check out the wallabies and kangaroos. Well, it looks like we’re going to be visiting it twice as much because a new baby wallaby joey has just appeared, and we can’t stop looking at her!
Disney has just introduced us to Quartz, the newest wallaby joey at Jumping Junction! There’s something special about Quartz; can you tell by looking at her?
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Quartz was born with albinism, which gives her a rare appearance and makes her one of a kind at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Albinism is a genetic condition that results in little to no melanin, which is the pigment that gives animals their color. It’s a recessive trait, so an animal must inherit the genetic mutation from both parents.
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Quartz is being taken care of with extra care from Cast Members. Disney said Quartz’s unique needs are closely monitored and supported. So far, it’s resulting in a happy and healthy joey!
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We went to Animal Kingdom to see if we could find the baby, but Quartz and the mama were hiding while we were there. A Cast Member said that he’s only seen a glimpse of Quartz once because mama is keeping her deep in her pouch. Some of the Cast Members haven’t even seen her yet.
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We talked to another Cast Member who said that she likes to hide and sleep in the afternoon, as most mamas with a little one would love to do. We heard that she is more active very early in the morning, around 6:30 AM, and that’s when they really get to see Quartz. Quartz almost glows in the dark when it’s that early in the morning.
Jumping Junction
Jumping Junction is located in Bluey’s Wild World, which has taken over what used to be Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Next time you’re at Animal Kingdom, try your luck at Jumping Junction to see if you can find baby Quartz. For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog!
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