Squirrels in the U.S. are ‘splooting’ in an attempt to stay cool and close to the ground as the heat blazes across the country The small mammals have been spotted across the southwest and even in New Jersey as areas continue to see record setting heat They sploot – lying flat and close to the ground … Read more
Our vanishing wildlife: Red squirrels, beavers and wildcats are under threat as a QUARTER of Britain’s native mammals face risk of extinction Red List for British mammals shows 11 of 47 native mammals at risk of dying out Historical persecution, loss of habitat and chemical have been factors Britain has a limited number of native … Read more
That’s nuts! Moment stunned couple are joined by NINE red squirrels while eating dinner on their veranda By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: 16:51 BST, 17 June 2020 | Updated: 17:18 BST, 17 June 2020 A couple were stunned when they were joined by some unexpected dinner guests – a scurry of nine red squirrels. … Read more
Invasive grey squirrels carry a parasite that makes their native red cousins sluggish and threatens to further reduce their numbers, a study has found. Scientists say that the parasite — carried only by the greys — causes red squirrels to forage for food less efficiently and makes competition from the greys harder to face. The problem … Read more
The Queen and Prince Philip are living together for the first time in two years because of the coronavirus lockdown while Prince Charles only has red squirrels for company in his Balmoral isolation after testing positive Since showing mild symptoms of Covid-19, Prince Charles is keeping himself occupied with his red squirrel conservation work in Balmoral, … Read more