White Squirrel, not an Albino

by Lyuba Filatova

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White Squirrel, not an Albino

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Lyuba Filatova

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It is believed that white squirrels are derived from gray squirrels whose coats were extremely white, as opposed to the normal gray color. Only a few white squirrels are albinos, recognizable by pink or blue eyes and the absence of pigmentation anywhere on the body. The gene for such an absence of the pigment, melanin, is recessive, so each parent must carry it to produce an albino squirrel. Albino squirrels have vision problems and are at a disadvantage in the wild. However, squirrels with completely white coats and dark eyes are likely leucistic. While albino squirrels are rare, white squirrels are considerably rarer and have captured the attention of people across the globe.
Captured in Boston Public Garden, Massachusetts.

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May 24th, 2018

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