Fox Squirrels in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan on October 25th, 2023
Fox squirrels on an Autumn day at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor - Wednesday October 25th, 2023. So much going on. There were a large number of juvenile squirrels making their way in the world, including a few cavity nests with little ones poking out. But the best part was a Leucistic fox squirrel who appears to be mostly white. This little juvenile is on the Law Quad (on the west side near the flagpole). A leucistic squirrel has a condition that leads to a partial loss of pigmentation. The distinction between leucistic squirrels and albino squirrels is typically in the eyes. If they have dark eyes and are white or mostly white or off-white, they have leucism. I have not seen a squirrel like this in a long time. A banner day! Wishing you joy, health, and peace wherever you are.
Fox Squirrels in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan on October 25th, 2023
Fox squirrels on an Autumn day at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor - Wednesday October 25th, 2023. So much going on. There were a large number of juvenile squirrels making their way in the world, including a few cavity nests with little ones poking out. But the best part was a Leucistic fox squirrel who appears to be mostly white. This little juvenile is on the Law Quad (on the west side near the flagpole). A leucistic squirrel has a condition that leads to a partial loss of pigmentation. The distinction between leucistic squirrels and albino squirrels is typically in the eyes. If they have dark eyes and are white or mostly white or off-white, they have leucism. I have not seen a squirrel like this in a long time. A banner day! Wishing you joy, health, and peace wherever you are.