The red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus. The red squirrel is an arboreal, omnivorous rodent. In the UK numbers have been dwindling.
Where do they live: From the UK across Northern Europe and Siberia. What do they eat: They eat berries and nuts. Whats their habitat: Coniferous forest How many left in the wild: 140,000 in the UK Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing) Major threats: The grey squirrel and deforestation |
YouTubeIn the UK there are only small pockets of Red Squirrels left in the wild mostly in the Scottish Highlands.
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WikipediaThe decline is associated with the introduction by humans of the eastern grey squirrel from North America
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Conservation ProjectThe Zoological Society of Wales does not have the financial resources to employ research scientists.
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