A bald squirrel that has evaded capture by animal experts concerned it could freeze has been caught on film.
The unusual creature was spotted in Grove Park, Dunstable, where
Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue has spent the past fortnight searching for
it.
Dr Helen McRobie, a lecturer in biomedical science at the Anglia Ruskin
University, said its lack of hair is probably caused by a genetic
defect.
"This is very rare.
I have been studying squirrels for years but I have never come across
one without any hair," she said. "Sadly, the squirrel is probably not
going to survive the winter if it remains at large. It needs to be kept
in the warm once the temperature drops."
With video - you can watch it here.
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