The squirrel is lucky to still be alive. Albino squirrels have a very short life expectancy because they are easily seen by both predators and prey due to their obvious lack of camouflage.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Albino squirrel finds home in Ark City neighbourhood
Only 10 in every one million squirrels are born with albinism, a condition caused by a melanin deficiency.
The squirrel is lucky to still be alive. Albino squirrels have a very short life expectancy because they are easily seen by both predators and prey due to their obvious lack of camouflage.
The squirrel is lucky to still be alive. Albino squirrels have a very short life expectancy because they are easily seen by both predators and prey due to their obvious lack of camouflage.
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