The Red Squirrel (Johnston)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s ¾ turn RH to dance Crown Triangles and end facing 2nd corners
9-16 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on opposite sides and end turning LH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance pass and turn with 1st corners and pass RSh to face 2nd corners, pass and turn with 2nd corners and end facing 1st corners
25-32 1s dance LSh reels on the side and cross over to own sides

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a species of tree-dwelling rodent belonging to the Sciuridae family.

It is native to various parts of Europe and Asia. Characterized by its distinctive reddish-brown fur, the red squirrel typically has a white underbelly and distinctive ear tufts during certain seasons. The species has adapted to arboreal habitats, inhabiting coniferous and deciduous forests.

Red squirrels are known for their proficiency in tree climbing and are primarily herbivores, feeding on a diet that includes nuts, seeds, berries, and fungi. They play a role in forest ecology by contributing to seed dispersal through their foraging activities. While predominantly solitary, red squirrels exhibit social behaviors, particularly during the breeding season.

Conservation efforts have been implemented in some regions to address population declines attributed to factors such as habitat loss and competition with the non-native grey squirrel. Red squirrel populations face challenges from the spread of squirrelpox virus, carried by grey squirrels, which is fatal to red squirrels but not harmful to their grey counterparts. Monitoring and conservation initiatives aim to mitigate these threats and support the continued existence of red squirrel populations in their native habitats.

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