Disease that kills Britain's native red squirrel moves north
Scientists confirm the death of a red squirrel from the squirrelpox virus in Dunfermline in Fife.
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Scientists confirm the death of a red squirrel from the squirrelpox virus in Dunfermline in Fife.
New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.
Squirrels will be chemically castrated and deer will be culled, cooked and served to prisoners under net zero plans to protect England’s trees.
Positive news about red squirrel numbers has been shared to mark the upcoming Red Squirrel Awareness Week.
Express View: The key thing is to strike a balance that keeps a species’ numbers in check in its new environment, while not affecting its population in its native habitat