- red squirrels normally live in Scotland and Ireland and northern England and wales and northern Asia
- Red squirrels, native to the UK and other parts of Europe and Asia, primarily inhabit forested areas, including both coniferous and deciduous woods. They are arboreal, spending most of their time in trees, making dens called dreys, and are known to be active throughout the day, with peaks in activity in the morning and late afternoon
- Red squirrels are primarily seed and nut eaters, with a diet that also includes fruits, tree shoots, bark, lichen, and fungi. They also occasionally consume animal prey like birds' eggs and chicks. They don't hibernate, but store food for winter by caching nuts and fungi.
- Red squirrels typically live for about three years in the wild, but some can live up to six or seven years. In captivity, their lifespan can extend to 7-10 years or even 15 years. A significant portion of red squirrels, approximately 75-85%, die during their first winter. Survival is positively correlated with the availability of seeds and nuts during the winter.
Red squirrels are small mammals, typically 20-25 cm in body length with a tail of similar length, and weigh between 200 and 400 grams. Their body length, including the tail, can reach up to 14 inches, says the National Park Service. They are smaller and more delicate than grey squirrels, according to the British Wildlife Centre.
Red and grey squirrels start breeding when they are 10-12 months old. They usually have two litters of two to four offspring each year. The first litter is born in early spring and the second in early summer
Red squirrels are bred primarily for conservation efforts, specifically to increase their numbers for release programs and to maintain a healthy, diverse populate