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Scots urged to help ‘iconic’ species by being squirrel spotters

Scots are being urged to become wildlife spotters and play their part in helping to conserve the “iconic” red squirrel. The nationwide Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is taking place from Monday October 10 to Sunday October 16 – National Red Squirrel ...

03 Oct 2022 at 14:07

Scotland

Red squirrel sightings reported by public boost work to save species

Hundreds of red squirrel sightings reported by the public will be a vital part of work to save the “iconic” species, conservationists have said. People across the country reported sightings of the creatures during the annual Great Scottish Squirrel ...

21 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Red squirrels living apart on Isle of Wight have different genes, research finds

Red squirrels found living on different sides of the Isle of Wight have different genetic make-up, according to new research. Scientists from Bournemouth University believe the urban landscapes of the island off Hampshire are preventing the native ...

03 Apr 2023 at 14:58

‘Unco-operative’ squirrel stuck in manhole cover freed by German firefighters

A red squirrel that became trapped in a manhole cover has been freed by firefighters in Germany, despite being “uncooperative” during its rescue. The city fire department in Dortmund was alerted to the trapped animal by a pedestrian on Monday ...

11 Apr 2023 at 15:53

Scotland

Red squirrel protection methods could be more effective – research

New research and a five-year study of red squirrel behaviour indicate that conservation efforts targeting one of Scotland’s most-loved species need a rethink. One report, from Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), the University of the Highlands ...

29 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Possible squirrelpox reported further north than previous cases

People are being urged to be vigilant after reports of possible cases of a virus lethal to red squirrels further north than before. Members of the public have twice reported seeing lethargic and sick looking red squirrels in or near Mine ...

25 Feb 2025 at 10:12

Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said this could explain why the mammals are so slow to develop ...

13 Feb 2025 at 12:46

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity. Surveys for the charity Trees for Life show more than 12 new populations of reds are ...

05 Dec 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Greens want nature Bill changes to help one of Scotland’s ‘most iconic species’

Greens want to re-write proposed new legislation to help “save” one of Scotland’s “most iconic native species” – the red squirrel. Co-leader Ross Greer is to bring forward amendments to a Bill going through Holyrood, calling for ...

16 Nov 2025 at 00:01

Campaign launched for endangered red squirrels to get emoji

A petition has been launched calling for the creation of a red squirrel emoji as part of efforts to raise awareness for one of the UK’s most endangered native mammals. The campaign, led by The Wildlife Trusts and Center Parcs, ...

19 Feb 2026 at 11:24

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