Record #:

8855

Author(s):

Jackson, L.A.

Abstract:

Brevard, in Transylvania County, is home to one of the few white squirrel populations in the country. The squirrels are not albinos. While a student at Brevard College, Bob Glesener founded the White Squirrel Research Institute. Now a Brevard associate professor of biology emeritus, he continues his study of the white squirrels. Glesener discusses the history of the Brevard population, which was accidentally introduced over fifty years ago. Since 2004, Brevard has celebrated an annual White Squirrel Festival, and the local White Squirrel Shoppe sells white squirrel products, including mugs, candles, and ornaments. The festival draws between 15,000 and 18,000 people.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 12, May 2007, p48-50, 52-53, il

Subject(s):

Squirrels--Brevard; Festivals--Brevard