Eastern Gray Squirrel vs Red Squirrel
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Eastern Gray Squirrel
0.52 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Squirrel
0.24 m
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | Red Squirrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4–0.7 kg | 0.2–0.48 kg |
| Length | 38–52 cm | 19–24 cm |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–12 yrs | 3–7 yrs |
| Gestation | 44 days | 38 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Garden, Urban, Farmland | Forest, Woodland, Urban |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Sciuridae | Sciuridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |