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White Eastern Grey Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
30.0023, -84.4763
Field Notes
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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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 20, 2011
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