The Economist

A weapon that could help red squirrels in their Battle of Britain

The Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) has deployed such thinking in its battle against an invasive foe, Sciurus ...
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Cumbria’s red squirrels on a 'knife edge' as greys breed rapidly

The red squirrel population in Cumbria faces a mounting crisis due to the rapid proliferation of grey squirrels, which are breeding at unprecedented rates. Robert Benson, chair of the Penrith and ...
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 ...

Success for red squirrel conservation across central Scotland

Native red squirrels are expanding across central Scotland thanks to the efforts of a 'pioneering' nature conservation project.
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Conservation efforts see red squirrel numbers increase

Projects across Angus are helping to give native red squirrels a welcome boost as part of a pioneering nature conservation ...
Star Tribune

Noisy, feisty red squirrels defend their winter food

If New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors, keep your eyes and ears open for red squirrels. They’re sporting their brightest, thickest fur this time of year and ready to pitch a fit ...