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British Woman Finds Rare Pink Grasshoppers in Her Garden
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By גיא רייט
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Natasha Walsh from Somerset, UK, found six rare pink grasshoppers in her garden, a genetic mutation called erythrism causing their unusual color. Experts say such sightings are extremely rare. Walsh hopes the grasshoppers will survive, aided by her garden’s protective environment.
- 01Natasha Walsh found six rare pink grasshoppers in her Somerset garden.
- 02The pink color results from a rare genetic mutation called erythrism.
- 03Only about one in 500,000 grasshoppers are born pink, experts say.
- 04Walsh previously spotted a pink grasshopper in her garden last summer.
- 05Her garden cats and infrequent mowing help protect the grasshoppers from predators.
- 06Walsh’s son enjoys the grasshoppers landing on his hands.
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