Albino Squirrel Characteristics
Albino squirrels have a lack of ____ that makes them white
Pigment
Albino squirrels habitats are different from regular squirrels? True or False?
Albino squirrels are ____ in the squirrel population due to the low frequency of the gene mutation
Rare
What type of efforts are used to preserve the squirrels population
Conservation
Albino squirrels have what color eyes?
Pink
Albino squirrels live in Forests, parks, and ________
Urban areas
Albino squirrels inherit albinism in a _______ manner
Recessive
Some cultures believe Albino squirrels are what______
Good Luck
Albino squirrels are a _____ genetic mutation
Rare
Albino squirrels would survive better in what season of the year ?
Winter
Squirrels that carry only one copy of the mutated gene do not display the albino _____
Phenotype
What percentage of squirrels are Albino
Between 1-5%
Albino squirrels have camouflage challenges due to what?
Their Fur Color
What city is considered the home of Albino squirrels?
Olney, Illinois
For a squirrel to become albino it must carry how many copies of the mutated gene
2
Span of Life for Squirrels
Between 6-12 Years
Albino squirrels have mutations in genes involved in _______ synthesis
Melanin
What are the 5 survival strategies of Albino squirrels?
Enhanced Senses, Behavioral Camouflage, Nocturnal Behavior, Selective Habitat Use
Squirrels that only carry one type of the mutated gene are called _______ carriers
Heterozygous Carriers
Albino squirrels occur in about 1 in ______ Squirrels
What's the missing number?
100,000