Lauren's test - All about squirrels

Overview

We're looking for information about your favourite place in the city. Help us decide where to put a statue of our town mascot - the red squirrel. 

Why the red squirrel?

The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus common throughout Europe and Asia. The red squirrel is an arboreal, primarily herbivorous rodent. Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years.

Why a statue?

Sculptures represent many aspects of our society and are thus excellent for symbolism. Take an example of the statues used to portray wild animals, or those used to depict people’s ways of lives. These objects serve as a reminder of what was, what is and what could be and are thus crucial in our lives. Other than representation, sculptures also serve as additions to the beauty around us. There is no denying that sculptures in the right place and the right time work to add to the aesthetics and can, therefore, transform a space into an art scene.