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Today's episode is about the Red Squirrel. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Check your understanding

• What animal is the focus of this text, and what is it affectionately called by the British people?


• Describe some of the distinctive features and behaviours of the red squirrel mentioned in the text.


• What challenges do red squirrels face due to the presence of grey squirrels, and why are grey squirrels considered formidable adversaries?


• What are "red squirrel strongholds," and in which regions of the United Kingdom are they particularly active?


• How can individuals and local communities contribute to red squirrel conservation efforts, as highlighted in the text?