Grey Squirrel - Lackford Lakes
Description: The grey squirrel is a rodent species with grey fur coat on the back and white colour on the belly side of the body. The grey squirrel can weigh up to 650 gramm and grows up to 28cm in size. This species has a bushy tail, which may grow up to 24cm in length.
Life Expectancy: females up to 5 years, while males live usually only between 2 and 3 years.
Native/Introduced: Introduced - the grey squirrel was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century, and is now due to threat it imposes on the native red squirrel considered to be an invasive species.
Habitat: Mixed woodlands, though it is now also common in urban parks as well as in gardens.
Distribution in the UK: This species is now widespread across England, Wales and the south and central parts of Scotland
Status:Least Concern (IUCN Red List); as introduced species it is not classified on the Red List in the UK. As an invasive species, it is not allowed to be released back into the wild or breed in captivity.
Information Source:Mammal Society, IUCN Red List
Life Expectancy: females up to 5 years, while males live usually only between 2 and 3 years.
Native/Introduced: Introduced - the grey squirrel was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century, and is now due to threat it imposes on the native red squirrel considered to be an invasive species.
Habitat: Mixed woodlands, though it is now also common in urban parks as well as in gardens.
Distribution in the UK: This species is now widespread across England, Wales and the south and central parts of Scotland
Status:Least Concern (IUCN Red List); as introduced species it is not classified on the Red List in the UK. As an invasive species, it is not allowed to be released back into the wild or breed in captivity.
Information Source:Mammal Society, IUCN Red List
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