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ABOVE During the
summer months red
squirrels lose their
characteristic ear
tufts, and many sport a
streamlined blond tail,
which returns to the
more familiar rufous
coloration in autumn.
RIGHT Two young red
squirrels leave the natal
drey to explore their
surroundings. Summer
litters are weaned in
August to early October.
The juveniles are
capable of breeding at
around 10 to 12 months
and most females will
wean their first litter
when two years old.
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