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Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Wildlife Explorer collectible · Squirrel
🐿️ Discover the squirrel
The squirrel is an agile climber of Dutch forests, parks, and green gardens.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: forests, parks and large green gardens
- Food: nuts, seeds, buds, mushrooms and fruits
- Activity: daytime
🌿 Where does it live?
Squirrels need trees to climb, forage, and build nests.
🐾 How it lives
The squirrel moves nimbly through tree canopies and stores food supplies.
💡 Did you know?
- Squirrels can hide food in many different places.
- Their bushy tail helps with balance and communication.
- They can move at lightning speed along tree trunks.
🌿 Threats & protection
Habitat fragmentation and the disappearance of trees can cause problems.
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