Extinction of Olney Squirrels

For the last part of our program today, we’d like to take you to Olney in the southeastern part of Illinois. Per the most recent Census, nearly 8,700 people call it home as well as dozens of albino white squirrels. Those squirrels are at risk more than ever. Last year, a former Olney Community College professor called John Stencel estimated that without preservation efforts, albino squirrels in the area could go extinct by 2034.

Guest

Kelsie Sterchi

Olney City Clerk