UPDATE: May 31, 2024 at 19:53 (7:53 p.m.) CDT.
By Lisa Loucks-Christenson
The white-tailed squirrel was caught on camera, running alongside its sibling and showcasing its unique behavior. Upon further investigation, we have verified that the two squirrels in question, which we had pondered whether they were the same, have indeed affirmed our prior assumptions.
Lisa Loucks-Christenson’s shots had such a different coloration that it required an extra day of waiting to verify this. In this group, we are investigating the next aspect, which is the potential relation between two other “kittens.”
Contrary to our previous belief, the squirrels we have encountered are actually red squirrels, not grey squirrels. The four young ones, who are all nearly identical in size, are accompanying what we believe to be their mother.
In Lisa’s possession are photographs and videos that depict a family of red and blonde littermate squirrels, exhibiting variations in tail color. Many times, red squirrels will produce two litters per year. We will monitor the situation to determine if additional white-tails will be born in 2024.
Similar to white-tailed grey squirrels, people have sighted white-tailed red squirrels across the United States. These squirrels, which are still a rare sight to see, have arrived and we hope you enjoy their published photos.
We want to reiterate our commitment to respecting the property owners’ privacy and, as such, we cannot reveal the specific location for the safety of the squirrels and the owners’ property.