Red Squirrel . Sciurus vulgaris - Painting - Nature Art by Daniela Hartl-Heisan

Daniela Hartl-Heisan
AFC

Owls, Wildlife and Nature in Oil, Watercolor & Graphite

		Nursing mummys little break (2008) Subject: Red Squirrel . Sciurus vulgaris Dimensions (inches): 8 x 8 Medium: Watercolor & Goldleaf on wooden panel Description: In Great Britain and Ireland, numbers have decreased drastically in recent years, in part due to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel. The red squirrel is protected in most of Europe, as it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN red list. In some areas it is abundant and is hunted for its fur. Although not thought to be under any threat worldwide, the red squirrel has drastically reduced in number in the United Kingdom. Fewer than 140,000 individuals are thought to be left, approximately 85% of which are in Scotland. This population decrease is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat has also played a major role. Original Available For Sale: Yes Limited Edition Available: No Conservation Committment: 5% (Artist commits to donating the indicated portion of proceeds to conservation) This artwork is dedicated to: CANIS International

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