Red in danger

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The red squirrel is protected in most of Europe The red squirrel population has decreased in the UK, the number of individuals is thought to be 120,000 with 75% of this population living in Scotland.

The average size of a red squirrel is 19-23 cm, head to body with an average tail length of 15-20 cm.
Red Squirrels weigh between 250 and 240g.
It is thought that the long tail helps the squirrel to keep its balance and steer when it is jumping from tree to tree, it may also keep the animal warm whilst it sleeps.
Red squirrels shed their coats twice a year switching between a thinner coat in summer and a darker, thicker winter coat.