This week is red squirrel awareness week!
This once common species has been on the decline, with numbers in the UK falling from approximately 3.5 million, to an estimated 120,000 (15,000 of which are thought to be in England).
Find out how you can help protect these wonderful redheads on the Wildlife Trust website.
Why not go on a Squirrel Safari and report your findings to The Wildlife Trust. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they forage for nuts to store for the winter!
Here are some facts about the nation’s favourite nutkin!
- Like us, squirrels can either be left or right handed
- They are strong swimmers
- A red squirrels tails is used for balance, communication, to slow them when jumping…. And as a snuggly blanket!
- Their ankles are double jointed to allow them to go down a tree headfirst.