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Sciurus vulgaris, also known as the Eurasian red squirrel, can be found throughout the forests of Europe and northern Asia.
These squirrels prefer to live in large, mature trees that can provide them with an abundant supply of food in the form of seeds or acorns. Trees chosen as nesting sites usually have hollowed out cavities or large holes in their trunks which can be used as nests. A high quality nest may be used for several years, and individuals always maintain several nests to which they can escape when being pursued by a predator.
The color of these squirrels varies from light-red to black on their heads and backs. All individuals have white or creamy fur on their stomachs. Like many other tree squirrels, S. vulgaris has long tufts of hair on its ears and long furry tail. In most areas where they are common, such as central Europe, the pelage coloration of individuals varies from red to black, with individuals of many differently color morphs co-occurring. However, in some areas, whole populations may have almost identically colored coats. The body hair of these squirrels changes twice annually, while the tail hair changes only once. The winter coat covers more of the soles of the feet, has longer ear tufts, and is thicker than the spring/summer coat.
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Tough shot with him in the branches, but you pulled it off, good detail and exposure.
Greg
Mi-a placut dar nu am avut timp sa o comentez. E buna focalizarea, un pic cam incarcata de ramuri (e o Magnolia kobus, cred) in rest e OK. Sunt cam derutante crengile, e drept. Dar e o fotografie buna.
Numai bine, Cezar.
Hi Lucian, good picture of a squirrel, they are really not easy to photograph. Well done.
TFS Anders.
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Hello Lucian
Nice posture of the squi.His being busy i think is evident,from the blur of his left paw,as he's poised to get his grip on the next branch. Beautiful composition and lighting.
TFS & Cheers