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Experts have only recorded two other cases of erythrism in North American badgers, burrowing carnivores found in grasslands across the western and central U.S.,

So far, erythrism has been identified in dozens of species, including reef manta rays, leopards, and European polecats.

Erythrism is likely caused by a recessive genetic mutation that triggers an increased production of red pigmentation in areas of fur or skin that are typically black, such as the badger’s facial stripes.

She said in some grasshoppers the unusual colouration is caused by a condition called erythrism, which causes the insect's body to produce too much red pigment, others are juveniles that will turn greener and browner as they get older.

The cats are likely pink hued because of a genetic mutation called erythrism.