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These red squirrels are taking full advantage of the exercise wheels that we provide them in their enclosures. An important part of enrichment is ensuring that our animals have ways of exercising and practicing their natural behavours when they are able to. And running is something squirrels will need to do a lot of! In the fall when trees produce their seeds, these squirrels will be very busy running all about collecting many thousands of them and storing them in middens. Squirrels stay active

🐿It's Red Squirrel Awareness Week!! 🐿 This week, we celebrate one of Britain's most cherished native species, increasing the awareness and the ongoing conservation work. Since the introduction of the Grey squirrel in 1876, the number of red squirrels has plummeted across the UK, leaving only smaller populations in Scotland, North of England and surrounding islands such as Brownsea, Isle of wight and Tresco to name a few. Here at the centre, we are one of the largest breeders of Red squirrels a