4 Meet the Red Squirrel The red squirrel lives all over Europe It's easy to spot one of these little creatures They have red fur and a long red tail Its tail helps the squirrel balance as it walks and jumps
FAST FACTS The red squirrel weighs about 350 grams just under one pound Their average life span is 5 to 7 years Adults are seen with hair called brushes above their ears Red squirrels may be found in North America but the grey squirrel is more common 5
Red squirrels are small but they are good athletes These little creatures can really climb They jump from tree to tree Sometimes you will see a red squirrel stretching on a tree trunk It hangs on with its back legs and stretches its body and front legs Like an athlete this stretching helps the squirrel to run and jump more easily 6 Like an athlete the red squirrel stretches its legs
