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Read all about itWhite Squirrel seen in the Yukon
White Squirrel sitings are coming in from all over the continent. We just received word that a white squirrel was seen in the Yukon, which is a territory in northwest Canada. This area is sparsely populated so doubtful if the squirrel originated from the Brevard white...
Melanie – A Florida Connection
During a vacation excursion to the Orlando area, Bob Glesener happened upon a Wildlife Rehabilitation and Refuge Center known as Back To Nature Wildlife, Inc. There amongst cages housing everything from injured bald eagles to half-wolves was a white squirrel named...
The True Story About The White Squirrels
Through the years I have read many articles about the origin of your white squirrels. Some of the articles contained untrue statements and this was very disturbing to me. I am writing this to you so that you have the true facts and story about your white squirrels.
White squirrels make the news…again
Rob Nelson a white squirrel enthauist and a biologist follows the white squirrels around the U.S. According to an article in the Washington Post, "Nelson — a biologist and creator of science videos who lives in Charlotte — did not set out to become the White Squirrel...
White Squirrel Research
The popularity and fascination of white squirrels continues according to the website untamedscience.com. They are doing research and asking folks to submit their sightings of white squirrels around the U.S. They have produced a great video on white squirrels. Take a...
Heart of Brevard presents 15th annual White Squirrel Photography Contest
White Squirrel Festival is just around the corner and Heart of Brevard is calling for all photographers to submit their white squirrel photo' for their 15th annual white squirrel photography contest. You can deliver your photo's to the Transylvania Community Arts...
White Squirrel spotted in Sarasota, Florida
It's been a busy year for White Squirrel Sightings. According to Fox Orlando website, Jennifer Wetherington said she saw a white squirrel in a Sarasota Publix parking lot and was able to snap a picture of the white squirrel. Due to the population of Eastern Gray...
Jeanette Schmitt, Federal & State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Jeanette Schmitt is a Federal & State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and lives here in Transylvania County. Jeanette works tirelessly to save injured wildlife. and she received 417 phone calls in 2018. "Here is my end of the year report for this past year. It was...
White Squirrel Sighting at the White House
Marie and her son were out for a walk on a Friday afternoon on a cold January day in our nations capitol. They both love the outdoors and enjoy walking around DC looking at the beautiful architecture that is found in the buildings around the city. Her son is an animal...
White Squirrel Day 2019
Please join us at White Squirrel Day Saturday, February 2 Starts at 9am Blue Ridge Bakery Downtown Brevard We are pleased to announce, the White Squirrel Institute will have a table at the White Squirrel Day event and will be handling White Squirrel adoptions....
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