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White Eastern Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Description:

Seen at the OChlockonee River State Park, Florida USA, in the campsite area. These curious white versions of the Eastern Grey Squirrel were all around the area. I believe they may be genetically double recessive non-extension (e e) versions of the typical full extension (E _) grey color seen in Grey Squirrels. The eyes reflect a ruby cast in the camera flash, another hint that this might be non-extension.

Habitat:

Sandy riverine area, with Live Oak trees and Saw Palmetto. OChlockonee River State Park.

Notes:

Typical campsite squirrels looking for hand outs. It is possible that this mutation survives because of the reduced pressure from predation that the camping area may provide.

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5 Comments

SarahJoyBallard
SarahJoyBallard 12 years ago

Amazing sighting! I want to see one!!

TracyL
TracyL 12 years ago

That's amazing it's all white but not albino i wonder why. really cool photo

SharonCossack
SharonCossack 12 years ago

Beautifull critter :)

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

I've seen these in Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest. And, Dan, they are at least fearless, if not evil.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

I've never seen a white squirrel before, looks kind of evil!

WoodlandPotter
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WoodlandPotter

Florida

Spotted on Apr 20, 2011
Submitted on Apr 20, 2011

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