The red squirrel
This mammal also goes by the name Sciurus Vulgaris and is quite common in Lakeland. Studies show that Cumbria boasts of the highest population of these species in all of England.
Writers who have been to the region have written on the beauty of this creature from as early as 1901. The difference between a red squirrel and a grey one lies in the size, ear tufts and hue. The red squirrel is much smaller and weighs much less than its grey counterpart. In addition to this, it has unique ear tufts that are present in winter and autumn. Also, the red squirrel has a uniform orangey-reddish-brown hue on its back, which is something that the grey squirrel does not. This mammal is native to the region, having settled in Britain following the ice age. It thrives in woodlands and therefore does well in the Lakeland region where the human invasion is yet to affect the environment adversely. There are conservation efforts underway to protect the red squirrel which faces a threat owing to the increase in the population of the grey squirrel.