Grey Squirrel
The Grey Squirrel was introduced to Britain in the 19th Century from the United States. Since then it has displaced the smaller, native Red Squirrel throughout most of England and Wales. It's favourite foods include Hazelnuts and Acorns. The Grey Squirrel does not hibernate but builds up a store of food for the Winter months. As well as Acorns and Hazelnuts, it also eats bark, seeds, insects, eggs and nestlings. Grey Squirrels have a body length of 23-30cm and the tail measures between 20-24cm. They have one or two litters each year between May and October containing 3-6 young. Unlike the Red Squirrel, which is more arboreal, the Grey Squirrel spends a lot of time feeding on the ground. Squirrels are completely at home in the trees, and are facsinating to watch as they scramble up and down tree trunks.
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