Watch: 8-Year-Old Girl Discovers Rare Pink Grasshopper, Captivates Internet

An 8-year-old photographer from the UK, gained widespread attention after discovering a rare pink grasshopper during an outing, sharing her excitement and knowledge about the genetic condition that causes its unique colouration on social media.
Jamie shared a video of the pink colour grasshopper

Jamie shared a video of the pink colour grasshopper

Jamie, an 8-year-old photographer from the UK, known as the "Eagle-Eyed Girl," has made headlines for her remarkable discovery of a rare pink grasshopper during a nature outing. In an Instagram video, Jamie expressed her excitement and shared insights about the grasshopper's unique colouration, which is attributed to a genetic condition known as erythrism. This condition causes an excess production of pink pigment, making such grasshoppers incredibly rare, with only about 1% of people likely to see one in their lifetime. Jamie's discovery has drawn comparisons to the famous naturalist David Attenborough.
In the video, Jamie explained, “Wow, I just found a pink grasshopper. There’s like 1% of people who can see pink grasshoppers in their lifetime. Pink grasshoppers, the reason why they’re pink is because of their genetic aberration, which means that they produce too much pink pigment and not enough black. That’s why there’s so much pink.
Many took to the comments section to express their reactions, with one user remarking, “This is what kids on social media are supposed to look like. Kids inspired and curious about the world around them. I love it.” Another comment read, “Found a real-life shiny Pokémon.” A third user noted, “This kid has a 30-year experience at 10 years old,” while someone else added, “This child is the David Attenborough of her generation.”
Sharing a personal anecdote, one user recalled, “When I was a little girl, too young for social media, I found a pink grasshopper in my backyard. I didn’t tell anyone. It’s a beautiful memory I have only for myself. I didn’t know at the time how rare she was, so I picked her up, admired her for a while, and let her go. I’ll never forget her.” Another user expressed gratitude, saying, “I didn’t even know this was a thing that could happen. Bravo for the little bit of free learning, thank you.”
Since being shared, Jamie's video has garnered over 5.9 million views. Jamie previously won top honours at the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards. According to The Tenby Observer, she stated, “I’d definitely like to be a wildlife photographer and presenter when I’m older. I really want to spread awareness and make a difference. I want to inspire people of all ages to help conserve all these beautiful creatures. I’m amazed and proud of myself to have won and proud of my winning image.” Jamie also received an award in the Pet Personalities category for her photography featuring her beloved turkey, Frederick.
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