International name: Eurasian red squirrel
Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris
Irish name: Iora rua
Diet: Omnivore, but largely herbivore
Size: 20-25cm
Tips on how to find them: Look up at the trees, as red squirrels spend most of their time in the trees, while the greys feed more on the ground; also look out for their nests, called dreys, which are large, round, and built of sticks and foliage; can be seen throughout the country, but best to look in areas where grey squirrels are absent.
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