Mammal
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Size
24–28 cm body (tail: 19–24 cm)About the size of a large rat
Weight
400–600 gAbout the weight of a large pear
Lifespan
2–3 years (up to 9 in captivity)
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Sexes look almost identical; males are slightly larger
Habitat
Woodland, parks, gardens, suburban trees
Best time
Year-round; most active in spring and autumn
Conservation
LC
💡 Did you know?
Grey squirrels perform fake food-burying to confuse any thieves that may be watching — they cache the food elsewhere when they think they're being observed
Their wrists can rotate 180° allowing them to descend tree trunks head-first — a capability the native Red Squirrel lacks
Often confused with
Red Squirrel (smaller
auburn
ear tufts in winter)
Pine Marten (predator — longer
sinuous
no bushy tail)
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