WORRYINGLY low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown ...

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.

THERE are very few places in Yorkshire where you are (nearly) guaranteed to see red squirrels, but a walk through Snaizeholme woods should ...

Recently a new visitor showed up at my bird feeding area by the house. Every once in awhile one of these creatures will show ...

A rare colony of red squirrels has been discovered on a tree plantation in the Yorkshire Dales. The endangered species was identified by Julie Bailey from the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA), a ...

Their lack of diversity could explain why they are slow to develop resistance to the squirrelpox virus. The post Study reveals why red squirrels are more vulnerable to disease appeared first on Talker ...

Video footage of the red squirrels was captured by Julie Bailey from the UKSA A rare colony of red squirrels has been discovered on a tree plantation in the Yorkshire Dales. The endangered species ...

Mr Dobie said new surveys carried out on his behalf in the summer confirmed his ecologist's previous conclusion there were no red squirrels nesting, nor breeding, at the site. Residents and the ...

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day took place on January 21 this year. The one-day event helps raise awareness of red squirrels and their conservation whilst also being an opportunity to celebrate their ...

Wildlife experts have issued a warning to anyone with squirrels in their garden this February. While some may view these fluffy grey (or occasionally red) creatures as nuisances that dig holes or ...

A new red squirrel colony has been found in the Yorkshire Dales –with the help of a bit of detective work. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all ...