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Red squirrel in Drunen, Netherlands
A squirrel strikes a pose
Cute enough to drive you nuts, the red squirrel is abundant in Europe and northern Asia. As the only native European squirrel, this fuzzy red rodent features in the lore of numerous nations, from mythical tales to coats of arms. It's a solitary animal but is fairly comfortable near humans, just as happy scavenging in dense cities as deep forests.
A squirrel strikes a pose
Cute enough to drive you nuts, the red squirrel is abundant in Europe and northern Asia. As the only native European squirrel, this fuzzy red rodent features in the lore of numerous nations, from mythical tales to coats of arms. It's a solitary animal but is fairly comfortable near humans, just as happy scavenging in dense cities as deep forests.
Immortalised by myth and symbolism, this little critter is beloved in back gardens all over Europe.
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