- by foxnews
- 23 Apr 2025
The sighting of an extremely rare animal wasn't a hard nut to crack.
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation officials announced the sighting in a Facebook post.
"Spotted in a tree just off hole 1, this little guy was taking in the incredible views of our beautifully mowed grass and watching you go to battle with the sand trap," according to the post.
Officials joked, "We're pretty sure he's only judging your swing, but in a cute, albino squirrel kind of way."
"Word on the street is that these little guys are SUPER rare, about 1 in 100,000," the post also mentioned.
"Keep an eye out near Prairie Green, and if you're lucky enough to see it, toss this guy or gal a few nuts, grab a phot and send it our way - it's a once-in-a-lifetime sighting," the post concluded.
Albino squirrels "can't produce melanin, period, skin or eyes."
That's because the "subcellular structures where melanin is typically stored are empty," according to the White Squirrel Institute.
The unusual animal was named "Q-Tip," officials shared in a follow-up post.
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