In my neighborhood, there lives a furry white creature just this one. No, she did just fall into a bucket of flour. No, she did not get into a fight with a can of paint, but it does come in handy for a game of Hide & Seek during the snowy winter days.
What the heck is albino?
Albus means "white" in Latin. Albinism is a lack or complete absent of melanin pigment in your skin, eyes and hair. It is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder. Albinism results from inheritance of recessive gene alleles. The condition is known to affect mammals (including humans), fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Humans with this condition often get sunburned if they spend too much time under the hot sun. (Either way, you should always wear sunblock and hats!) Has anyone seen an albino squirrel frolicking in their neighborhood? Keep a look out and check this little furry friend out Facebook!
Can you guess what city this albino squirrel hangs out?
