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Red squirrel
Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris
You’ve probably seen lots of squirrels – but have you ever seen a red one? Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins! They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 18-24cmTail: 17-18cm
Weight: 100-350g
Average lifespan: 6 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.