Over a hundred years ago, a pair of albino squirrels took up residence in the woods in Olney, Illinois. At its peak, it was said that more than 800 of the white squirrels were in the area. Today that number is much less, but the squirrels are now protected and pampered by the town’s residents. This is the story of the White Squirrels of Olney.

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Sources

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/white-squirrels-of-olney/

https://www.ci.olney.il.us/visitors/white_squirrels/

https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/where-are-the-white-squirrels/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-a-small-towns-protections-for-albino-squirrels-inspire-other-cities-to-guard-wildlife-against-cats-180986007/

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