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Rare albino squirrel in Oneonta

by julieconcarney (Subscribe)

Posted on: Nov 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM EST

Channel: Local News

Location: Oneonta, New York

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Residents of Oneonta's west end have grown accustomed to seeing this rare albino squirrel in their neighborhood, even though only 10 in every one million squirrels are born with albinism.

tigerlily says ...

On Thursday, Nov 12 at 5:40 PM

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That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Tricia says ...

On Thursday, Nov 12 at 11:23 PM

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There's also one that live towards the beginning of Southside Drive. My son and I saw him last spring a few times on the way to school.

Lindsey says ...

On Monday, Nov 16 at 1:04 PM

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We used to feed this squirrel at my Grandma's!! :)

Lucille says ...

On Thursday, Nov 26 at 2:41 PM

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What a neat picture. Thanks for sharing it.

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