Wildlife Garden Decorative Animal Red Squirrel 15.8 cm hand-carved

At a glance

• hand-carved wooden figure of a Red Squirrel
• Model: Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
• hand-painted with eco-friendly paints
• detailed design with characteristic bushy tail
• slender, upright figure 15.8 cm tall
• each piece is slightly unique due to the handcrafted nature
• beautiful decoration for animal and nature lovers
• fits on shelves, sideboards, windowsills, or desks
• Dimensions: 3.8 × 7 × 15.8 cm
• Weight: approx. 200 g

Product details

• Brand: Wildlife Garden
• Series: DecoAnimal / hand-carved animals
• Animal species: Red Squirrel
• Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris
• Item number: WG5942
• EAN: 7350054764698
• Material: Wood
• Paint: Water-based paint
• Length/Depth: 3.8 cm
• Width: 7 cm
• Height: 15.8 cm
• Weight: approx. 200 g
• Design: hand-carved and painted

The Red Squirrel as a hand-carved wooden figure

Sitting upright, alert, and with its large, bushy tail, the squirrel is instantly recognizable. Wildlife Garden has rendered the Red Squirrel as a slender, 15.8 cm tall wooden figure, beautifully capturing the animal's characteristic posture.

The figure is carved by hand from wood and then painted with eco-friendly paints. Small differences between individual specimens are therefore part of the artisanal manufacturing process.

The bushy tail is an essential part

The most striking feature of the Red Squirrel is its long, bushy tail. It not only defines the appearance of the animal but also helps the squirrel with balance as it moves skillfully through trees and branches.

Wildlife Garden uses precisely this feature for the silhouette of the wooden figure. Despite its compact dimensions, it is clear at first glance which animal is being depicted.

Hand-carved and hand-painted

With the DecoAnimals, Wildlife Garden is not aiming for perfectly identical decorative figures. The squirrel is carved and painted by hand.

As a result, details in the wood surface and paintwork may vary slightly from figure to figure. For me, that is exactly what makes this series so appealing: you see a handcrafted item rather than a perfectly uniform figure from a mold.

A familiar inhabitant of our forests and gardens

The Red Squirrel – scientifically Sciurus vulgaris – is widespread throughout much of Europe and Northern Asia. It lives primarily in trees and moves with great agility through branches and tree crowns thanks to its strong claws and tail.

Its diet includes nuts, seeds, berries, and mushrooms. Surplus food is often hidden and searched for later.

Precisely because squirrels are familiar to many people from parks, forests, and their own gardens, the figure works very well as a bridge between nature observation and home decor.

200 grams at 15.8 cm height

At a height of 15.8 cm, the squirrel is clearly visible, yet its slender shape ensures it remains pleasantly understated. The weight of around 200 g also provides a good impression of the item’s actual feel.

I find this information particularly helpful when shopping online: dimensions show the size, while the weight further conveys the substance of a wooden figure.

For shelves, windowsills, or sideboards

Due to its upright shape, the squirrel requires very little surface area. It can therefore be placed where there might barely be room for a wider animal figure – for example, between books on a shelf, on a narrow windowsill, or on a desk.

The wooden figure looks especially beautiful alongside natural materials like wood, ceramics, wool, or plants. However, it works just as well all on its own.

My assessment

For me, the Red Squirrel is one of those motifs that fits the basic concept of Wildlife Garden extremely well. It is an animal that many people know and enjoy watching – and its body shape offers enough characteristic details for an interesting wooden figure.

I find the slender, upright posture particularly successful. At 15.8 cm tall, the squirrel has a definite presence, but with its narrow footprint, it requires surprisingly little space.

And, as with the hedgehog, I would not omit the weight here. 200 g helps the customer better assess the figure. Especially online, we can use this to replace something that would be natural in a store: picking up the item and holding it in your hand.