Albino squirrels have a genetic condition called albinism, which results in a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color in animals, including humans.

As a result, albino squirrels have white fur and pink or red eyes due to the absence of pigment.

Because of their unique appearance, albino squirrels are often considered a novelty and can be of interest to wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

However, their lack of protective pigmentation makes them more vulnerable to predators, and they may have reduced vision due to their pink or red eyes.

Various sources suggest there is only 1/100,000 in the UK which would make this a photo of perhaps only 24 individuals in the UK based on a Grey Squirrel population of 2.5million.

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