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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Environment

On a knife edge': can England's red squirrel population be saved?

Red squirrel populations in England are endangered by invasive grey squirrels, squirrelpox, and habitat loss, prompting government plans to expand woodland and control grey populations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Environment

Grey squirrels could be given contraceptives to control numbers

Government supports research into a contraceptive 'pill' for invasive grey squirrels alongside pine-marten reintroduction, landowner grants and volunteer control to protect red squirrels and woodlands.
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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Red squirrel population thriving on Isle of Wight and could almost double, study finds

Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight are thriving, with enough food and habitat to nearly double, two genetic groups mixing, totaling about 3,500.
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