Suspected squirrel pox case on Solway Coast

A suspected case of squirrel pox has been found in the village of Kirkbean on the Solway Coast. Saving Scotland's Red ...
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Wildlife enthusiast captures rare photos of red squirrels

A rare glimpse of nature is turning heads in Clackmannanshire. A local wildlife enthusiast, known only as Mr P, has captured remarkable photos and videos of the elusive red squirrel in the woodlands ...

Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said this could explain why the ...
The Conversation

Red squirrels fed on peanuts have weaker jaws – here’s why that matters for conservation

Philip Cox has received funding from the Royal Society. Red squirrels have been replaced over a large part of Great Britain by the non-native grey squirrel, introduced from North America in the late ...
BBC

'Relief' as squirrel's death not caused by pox

Wildlife enthusiasts say they are relieved after a suspected case of squirrel pox was confirmed to be an alternative - although still fatal - disease. A red squirrel was spotted at Wooler Common, in ...
The Scientist

Red squirrels in Britain

Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) thrive in the north of England and Scotland and occupy a patchwork of highly fragmented woodland habitats. In the September 21 Science, Marie Hale and colleagues from ...
Independent Online

British squirrels on red alert

Gateshead, England - Its broad wings outstretched, the red kite glides down to bring food to its nesting chicks, hidden behind a thick green curtain of foliage. In this corner of north-eastern England ...