FfFfFfFF 58,412 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 An amateur photographer from Portsmouth has been ‘very lucky’ in snapping a white albino squirrel – believed to be one of only 50 in Britain. They are very rare. I do feel quite lucky to have seen one.’ Though there are 2.5 million grey squirrels in the UK, it is believed there are just 50 that are albinos. They are an uncommon sight partly because they are more vulnerable to predators, according to a spokeswoman from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. ‘True albinism is the complete lack of colour pigments and as well as white fur they will have pink/red eyes. ‘But likely due to the fact albino animals tend to be more vulnerable to predators such as foxes and birds of prey, because they stand out in the environment and have poorer eyesight, it is not common to see them.’ Anyone who sees an albino animal is encouraged to report it to the trust, helping it build a complete record of species distribution across Hampshire, with more information available on hiwwt.org.uk/species-records https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/rare-albino-squirrel-caught-camera-portsmouth-cemetery-2864993 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicHot 6,444 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Omg that's so cool! What a sight to see since they're so rare dOnT sAd ReAcT mE 2 bE sHaDy i WiLL RePoRt U!!1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addison Rae 18,139 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 omg it’s so cute sitting on his lap sipping diet pepsi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where is LG7 3,720 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 O.M.G. RICHY- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guille 1,825 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 So cute and such a curious setting to spot them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydarling 1,993 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 cute but the red eyes make it kinda creepy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Am I the only one who's scared of it? ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati 15,966 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 It's a tree rat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife 7,082 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That picture at the cemetery..it looks like it's paying respects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmar 22,799 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 If you were to go to Washington D.C. there's a few that run around there if you know where to look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVE JUNKIE 3,299 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 There's a small town near me that had an albino squirrel. I was lucky enough to see a couple times when I was a kid on a three day bender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 23,027 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 He’s dead. That’s the ghost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMonst3r 5,688 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 My sister has one living outside her house. Little thing is so cute I hope no predators has caught it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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