The squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is also often called common or red squirrel. He is a real tree-dweller who runs like an acrobat through the trees and jumps. Their coat colour varies from red (orange) to kanstanje or dark brown. Squirrels stand out because of their large feather tail, plumed ears, big eyes and long toes with long, sharp nails.
The squirrel (also known as the red squirrel) is a rodent, just like beavers, hamsters and mice. The Latin name of the squirrel means 'ordinary shadow tail'. This is because of its characteristic sitting position, with the tail over the back.
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