Red squirrel  (Sciurus vulgaris)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Description

This attractive mammal has a chestnut upper body, with buff to cream underside, noticeable ear tufts and the famous fluffy tail. The red squirrel moults its coat twice a year but the ear tufts and the tail are only moulted annually. It is a smaller animal than the introduced grey squirrel.

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