Imagine this…a young twenty-something student moves into a second story apartment in Bowling Green, Ohio. This student, a creative writing major, often gazes out her office window, hoping for inspiration for a story or poem. One fall afternoon, when most of the leaves have fallen from the trees, she spots a white fluff ball. It is then she discovers them – a family of white squirrels. What a glorious surprise! Having never seen a white squirrel before, the woman calls a friend - who then patiently explains that this color variation is actually quite common in the area.
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Eye Spy: Identifying Albinism
by TJ Davis May 20th, 2010 | Animal Health
Nearly every variety of animal contains an albino variant. The word "albino" is derived from the Latin /albus/, meaning white, but not every albino animal is white, and not every white animal is albino. Knowing the difference can help you choose the right pet for you. The rarity of albinism makes some albino animals popular as pets. Albino ferrets are often in high demand by pet owners, and albino cats, dogs and snakes are routinely sought as well. Sadly, since white-furred rabbits are so common, albino bunnies are often overlooked at pet stores and shelters.
Albinism is a genetic condition which
Albinism is a genetic condition which
