A rare albino squirrel has been spotted scampering around in East Lothian
- 7 months ago
Local resident Dominic Kelly photographed the rodent while walking his dog in Gullane at the weekend.
Speaking to the Edinburgh Evening News, Dominic said: “Initially, It was my dog that spotted it, but luckily he didn’t chase it away. It was only when I got closer I realised it was a squirrel, it was really striking and unusual.
“It’s amazing to see such a rare animal on my daily walk. Hopefully the little chap stays a resident in the local area and more people can spot him.”
Albino squirrels are a very rare phenomenon of nature, and reports from wildlife organisations have said that only about 50 such creatures are thought to live in the UK.
Speaking to the Edinburgh Evening News, Dominic said: “Initially, It was my dog that spotted it, but luckily he didn’t chase it away. It was only when I got closer I realised it was a squirrel, it was really striking and unusual.
“It’s amazing to see such a rare animal on my daily walk. Hopefully the little chap stays a resident in the local area and more people can spot him.”
Albino squirrels are a very rare phenomenon of nature, and reports from wildlife organisations have said that only about 50 such creatures are thought to live in the UK.