I noticed this on the BBC ceefax service today, so if you've nothing better to do this weekend I may have given you an idea. Copied text is below.This native species has had a hard time over the last century. The grey squirrel, introduced in the late 19th century, has out-competed its red counterpart for food and passes on the squirrel pox virus, harmless to the grey but deadly for our red. As a consequence, the reds have been pushed further and further north. Now it is estimated that only 150,000 are left in Britain, compared to 2.5 million greys.Red squirrels are still quite widespread in the North of England and Scotland. There are isolated pockets in Wales and central England, but are restricted to just islands in the south. How to help The wildlife trust is running red squirrel week from 4 to 12 October. You can find out about the events on the wildlife trust website and also report any sightings. Well here's my contribution from the southern islands!!! Happy hunting and let me know if you see one.. I hope Squirrel Pox can't be passed to humans!!
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