Red Squirrel running down a tree


Red squirrels’ fur can range from a warm reddish-brown in summer, to a deep brown with grey in winter. The colour may be very variable, ranging from almost black to buff, yet their underside is always cream. They have a bushy tail and ear tufts.


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Location: Scotland
Photo credit: © TomsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
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