To be sure, squirrels arouse a wide range of emotional reactions, ranging from “cute, fuzzy little nutkins!” to “filthy disgusting tree rats!” At times they can be a bit of a nuisance ...
A rare colony of red squirrels has been discovered on a tree plantation in the Yorkshire Dales. The endangered species was identified by Julie Bailey from the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA), a ...
Image source, Julie Bailey/UKSA Image caption ... has been established as part of a pilot project to protect red squirrels and tree health. It is funded by the Forestry Commission, which is ...
Squirrels are often seen jumping from tree to tree but can also run along the top of fence panels or across garden pergolas and shed roofs. Squirrels, unlike some animals like frogs and hedgehogs ...
This decline is partly due to the superior adaptability of the greys (Sciurus carolinensis). Red squirrels seldom do much harm, though they can damage trees. The usually charming grey squirrel can ...