Red Squirrel Coloring Page

Anusuya Mukherjee
Sep 16, 2022 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Feb 26, 2021
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This free printable red squirrel coloring pages resource is a great way to encourage kids to learn more about red squirrels and their characteristics. Red squirrels are a rodent species, mostly found hopping and dancing around trees.

They are also called Eurasian red squirrels. This animal is restless and often seen collecting pine nuts for their foodstock.


Their population has taken a steep decline in some countries like Italy, Ireland and England. Over the years, scientists have observed that the red squirrel's population has been declining since gray squirrels from North America were introduced to these countries.

Scotland has managed to keep its population stagnant with major conservation efforts. Red squirrels are cute little creatures who are immensely active and have great speed. They can cover great distances in just seconds.

They have long bushy tails, which helps them in balancing and hopping from one tree branch to another. They are herbivores and feed on nuts, vegetables and fruits.

If they manage to survive their first winter after their birth, they can live for three years on average. A few may also reach seven years and or ten when domesticated or held in captivity.

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