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Red Squirrel vs Siberian Flying Squirrel

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel

Sciurus vulgaris

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Siberian Flying Squirrel

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Pteromys volans

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Size

Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel

0.24 m

Human

1.75 m

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Siberian Flying Squirrel

0.21 m

Red SquirrelSiberian Flying Squirrel
Weight0.2–0.48 kg90–170 g
Length19–24 cm13–21 cm
Top Speed25 km/h–
Lifespan3–7 yrs3–5 yrs
Gestation38 days30 days
Offspring2–6 2–4
DietOmnivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, UrbanForest, Taiga, Woodland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia