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Red Squirrel — printable fact sheet
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Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
The Red Squirrel is a small, agile rodent native to Eurasia, recognized by its distinctive reddish-brown fur and tufted ears. It is an arboreal animal that spends most of its time in coniferous and mixed forests, skillfully leaping between tree branches. Red Squirrels feed mainl…
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- Red Squirrels can swim and occasionally cross rivers to reach new habitats.
- Red Squirrels have sharp, curved claws and powerful hind legs, allowing them to descend trees headfirst. Their ear tufts become more prominent in winter, serving as insulation. They often create numerous food caches to survive through harsh winter months.
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