The Red squirrel

The red squirrel has soft fur .It is light brown ,almost red . The squirrel's tail is as long as its body. keeps it warm and helps

it jump from tree to tree. The squirrel's home is called a drey . It makes it near the top of a tall tree.It is made of twigs ,moss and leaves .The baby squirrels are born in spring .In autumn the squirrel gathers nuts and hides them in many places. Sometimes it forgets where it hides the nuts. The squirrel holds an acorn in its front paws and eats it with a sharp teeth. The squirrel sleeps for most of the winter but sometimes wakes to eat