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Address
PO Box 434/107
Victoria Road
Horley/ Surrey
RH6 7AA
Tel: 0800 211 8402
24 Hour Mobile Number
07930 417737 |
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| Description of Appearance |
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Head and body length: 25-26.5cm |
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Weight (adult): about 500gm |
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Tail length: around 22cm |
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Grey fur with large bushy tails which they arch over their back |
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| Lifecycle |
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Breeds around February/march and occasionally again in June/July time. |
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They can have 1 - 3 litters a year and around 1 - 7 young per litter. |
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The gestation periods last around 45 days, weaned after 8 - 10 weeks |
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Capable of breeding at around 7 months but on average this takes place at around 10 - 12 months |
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In the wild less than 1% lives for more than 6 years but have they have been known to live to 8 or 9 years |
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| Habits & Behaviour |
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Common in deciduous and mixed woodlands, they are also found in hedgerows, banking, gardens, trees and farms |
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Dreys (nests) are compact and sphere-shaped. 30-60cm in diameter and surrounded by twigs, dry leaves and grass inside |
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Squirrels feed on acorns, tree shoots, flowers, nuts, fruits, roots and cereals. Food is eaten at ground level |
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Their range covers 2-10 hectares and they bury spare food 2-5cm below the soil or in tree hollows |
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They are diurnal, active before sunrise and after sunset. The peak of activity is in the autumn |
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| Important |
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• Squirrels can nest in Lofts, wall cavities, and the void in-between false walls
• By gnawing they can damage tree bark and the fabric of buildings
• Grey squirrels are widespread and not protected in the UK
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