Question 1: What is the main food source for the eurasian red squirrel during winter seasons?
A. Pine cones
B. Berries
C. Acorns
Eurasian red squirrels rely on pine cones as a primary food source during winter, as they store these for sustenance when other food is scarce. Their ability to cache food helps them survive in colder months.
Correct Answer: A. Pine cones
Question 2: Which forest is known for helping sustain populations of red squirrels?
A. Kielder Forest
B. Sherwood Forest
C. Epping Forest
Kielder Forest in Northumberland is crucial for the conservation of red squirrels, providing habitat and protection from gray squirrels and disease, thus helping their populations recover.
Correct Answer: A. Kielder Forest
Question 3: In which literary work is the character ‘Squirrel Nutkin’ featured?
A. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
B. The Wind in the Willows
C. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin’ features this charming red squirrel character, highlighting the charm and whimsy associated with these small creatures in literature.
Correct Answer: A. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin