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Sciurus vulgaris
Small rodent with a rusty-red colored coat and cream colored underside, measuring about 20 cm in length head-and-body, while the tail measured about 15 cm in length. Males and females are the same size.
Boreal and coniferous woods, urban areas with trees.
The red squirrel is protected in most of Europe, in some areas it is abundant and is hunted for its fur.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Jul 24, 2013
6 Comments
Thank you!
so adorable, Lizzy!
Thank you Namitha!
Very cute spotting, Lizzy.
Thank you!
beautiful!!