Red Squirrel

Red squirrels are known for their reddish-brown fur, large bushy tails, and ear tufts. In the winter, red squirrels’ coats become a slightly more grey colour. Red squirrels do not hibernate in the winter. This animal likes coniferous, broadleaved, and mixed woodland.

 

Red squirrels are facing a decline in population due to the introduction of a non-native animal, the grey squirrel. Grey squirrels are larger and carry squirrelpox, which is fatal to red squirrels.

 

 
ENDANGERED (WALES)

Photo Credit: Tony Cox / WTML

  1. Red Squirrel (no date) The Wildlife Trusts. Available at: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/red-squirrel (Accessed: 13 December 2023).

     

  2. Red Squirrel (sciurus vulgaris) (no date) Woodland Trust. Available at: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/mammals/red-squirrel/ (Accessed: 13 December 2023).