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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

New study to boost elusive pine martens in England’s biggest forest

A new study is under way to help the revival of pine martens, one of the UK’s rarest mammals. The elusive creatures, once written off as extinct in England, are strengthening their presence in Northumberland’s 63,000 hectare Kielder Forest, after ...

22 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Travel

Squirrel Appreciation Day: The best places to find red squirrels in the UK and Ireland

With their beautiful red coats, red squirrels have lived in the UK and Ireland for around 10,000 years – but now this lovely creature is only found in limited parts of the countryside. Larger grey squirrels have won the battle for food and ...

21 Jan 2022 at 08:25

Stowaway squirrel Zippy in captivity after travelling from India to Scotland

A stowaway squirrel is being cared for by an animal rescue charity after travelling thousands of miles from India to Scotland on board a ship. It is believed the animal spent about three weeks on the vessel and was finally caught by the ...

01 Sept 2022 at 15:42

Red squirrel trapped in Greggs shop is captured and released back into woods

A Greggs store in Perthshire has been closed after a red squirrel was trapped inside. The creature was discovered in the Atholl Road branch in Pitlochry on Saturday. After giving us the run around, we managed to catch the Greggs ...

28 Sept 2022 at 19:07

Baby squirrel ‘adopted’ by hen rescued by animal welfare charity

A baby squirrel which was “adopted” by a hen is being cared for at a wildlife rescue centre. Animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA was called in to help after the squirrel kit spent several days last week sleeping under a ...

22 Aug 2023 at 10:04

Sensitivity over killing grey squirrels is ‘stupidity’, says Tory ex-minister

Public sensitivity over killing grey squirrels has been branded “stupidity” by a Tory former minister. Lord Robathan pointed to people’s adverse reaction if a dog caught one in a park and highlighted opposition to the ...

25 Jan 2024 at 18:17

Grey squirrels sapping efforts to combat climate change, Parliament told

Grey squirrels are undermining the UK’s ability to tackle climate change, it has been warned at Westminster. Parliament heard the invasive rodent was the biggest threat to native broadleaf woodlands, such as oak. The ...

18 Jan 2024 at 17:08

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 ...

21 Jan 2023 at 00:01

City

Four-day week workers enjoy hiking, horse riding and more quality family time

Horse riding, hiking, a carpentry course and doing school runs are among the benefits employees working a four-day week have enjoyed. Staff at some of the firms that took part in the world’s biggest ever pilot on ...

21 Feb 2023 at 00:01

City

Firms with four-day working week ‘more productive, profitable and happier’

Businesses that have adopted a four-day working week for all staff have said they are more productive and profitable, and hailed a healthier and happier workforce. It comes as the world’s biggest trial of a ...

21 Feb 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 ...

03 Apr 2023 at 14:58

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