Red Squirrel Week

Red squirrels are one of the most loved animals in the UK.

With their distinctive russet fur, tufted ears and twitching tail, a red squirrel is always a captivating sight in the forests of the UK. Yet these flashes of red are becoming more and more scarce - the current population is estimated to be only 160,000.

Red squirrels are at risk from grey squirrels and are usually displaced within 15 years of the arrival of greys. Disease and habitat fragmentation are also key factors in their decline.

Spend a week seeing red with Red Squirrel Week events at selected red squirrel sites across the UK.