A Pink Grasshopper? 9-Year-Old Photographer Makes A Rare Discovery

Meet Jamie, this 8-year-old photographer from the UK, also known as the Eagle-Eyed Girl. She is in the headlines for discovering a rare pink grasshopper during a nature outing. In her Instagram video, she shared her excitement and explained that the grasshopper’s pink colour results from a genetic condition called erythrism, which leads to an excess production of pink pigment. Jamie’s find is so rare that only 1% of people may see such grasshoppers in their lifetime. Many fans are even comparing her to the renowned naturalist David Attenborough.

In the video, the 8-year-old explained, “Wow, I just found a pink grasshopper. There’s like 1% of people can see pink grasshoppers in their lifetime. Pink grasshopper, 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.”

Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “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 shared, “Found a real-life shiny Pokemon.”

“This kid have a 30 year experience at 10 years old,” a comment read.

Another wrote, “This child is the David Attenborough of her generation.”

An individual shared, “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.”

One more added, “I didn’t even know this was a thing that could happen, bravo for the little bit of free learning, thank you.”

Since the video was shared on Instagram, it has garnered over 59 lakh views.

Earlier when Jamie won top honours at the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards, according to The Tenby Observer, she said, “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 get as many people as possible to help and conserve all these beautiful creatures. I’m amazed and proud of myself to have won and proud of my winning image.”

Jamie had won an award in the Pet Personalities category for her photography that featured her beloved turkey, Frederick.