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Moons Moat Nature Trail Workbook
Post 8 – Grey Squirrel

Tree-climbing nut-buriers, scampering grey
squirrels are a familiar sight, but sadly these
American imports have had a disastrous impact on
our native red squirrels. With mainly grey fur and

reddish-brown patches around the face and legs,
its long bushy tail helps it to balance when tree-climbing.

Your Grey Squirrel

Question:

Grey Squirrels are not the original squirrels in this country; what colour is
our native squirrel? Which of the adults do you think are the bigger?

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