Red squirrel
Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Top facts
Stats
Length: 18-24cmTail: 17-18cm
Weight: 100-350g
Average lifespan: 6 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.