8-Year-Old Award-Winning Photographer Discovers Rare Pink Grasshopper in the UK

Jamie, an 8-year-old award-winning photographer from the UK, is captivating social media after her remarkable discovery of a rare . The young photographer, known for her stunning nature photography, shared her excitement in a recent Instagram video that has garnered significant attention.

"Wow, I just found a pink grasshopper. There's like 1% of people can see pink grasshoppers in their lifetime. So, I am so lucky to be able to see it. Pink grasshoppers, the reason why they are pink is because of their genetic aberration, which means they produce too much pink pigment and not enough black. That's why there's so much pink," Jamie explains in the video.

The grasshopper’s striking pink color is due to a rare genetic mutation known as erythrism, which causes an overproduction of pink pigment and a lack of black pigmentation. This rare condition makes such sightings extremely uncommon, with only 1% of people likely to ever witness one.

Check Out the Viral Video:

In the video’s caption, Jamie’s family wrote, "A rare find by Jamie - Eagle Eyed Girl A Pink Grasshopper! The pink is due to a genetic mutation."

Users Reaction to the Viral Video:

One of the users said, “This is what kids on social media are supposed to look like. Kids inspired and curious of the world around them. I love it.”

Another one said, “She’s as good as David Attenborough. I will watch her nature show religiously.”

A third one said, “Found a real-life shiny Pokémon.”

A fourth one praised the kid and said, “You remind me of the national Geographic narrator 😭💖.”