It's hard to be an albino, especially if you're a squirrel:
The truth is, 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.
Arkansas City Traveler has got the scoop: http://www.arkcity.net/stories/071806/com_0001.shtml - via Arbroath
Update 7/21/06: Akiro wrote: Noticed the white squirrel link so I figured the "Home of the White Squirrel" Olney, Illinois may interest you. Olney protects its white furry friends and as a result the recessive trait of being albino has become displayed in a large portion of their squirrels.
my friends dad hit a squirrel once. the next week he ALMOST hit a white squirrel. 2 possibilities: albino squirrel or GHOST OF THE SQUIRREL THEY HIT!!!
My friend in Ashford, Connecticut has had a white squirrel living in her yard for two years now. She thinks it is the same one. How long do they live and what can you do to protect it.
albino squirrel or
GHOST OF THE SQUIRREL THEY HIT!!!
and i saw two albino squirrels together