14 January 2026, US, Washington: A rare albino squirrel with white fur and red eyes is seen on the National Mall in Washington. Albino squirrels are estimated to occur in about one in 100,000 births, with scientists believing only around 20 exist in the United States. Lacking natural camouflage, they rely on heightened alertness and quick movements for survival. Photo: Mehmet Eser/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa