Red squirrels in Scotland.
by Dr Dick Morris, 28 July, 2011, 8 comments
Threats to red squirrels.
The red squirrel is a delightfully charismatic species, which was once a common native over the whole of the UK, but in England is now restricted to a few small areas. In Scotland, the situation is better, but even here there are only about 120 000 individuals. They represent 75% of the total UK population and are under serious threat, so any actions to protect them are to be welcomed. There are two key threats,
changes to the woodlands in which they live, and
the so far relentless spread of the similar, but larger American grey squirrel. Read more...
