The findings echo Charles Darwin’s research with finches nearly two centuries ago.
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New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.
Animals and plants living in cities are more likely to thrive when they are able to quickly adapt to urban conditions.
There is no single, straightforward way to safeguard the future of this native mammal at the moment – but here are some options
Audio recordings of the secret lives of the Canada lynx demonstrate the value of technology in monitoring wildlife.
Red squirrels are solitary by nature, but research has found that they benefit from familiarity with other squirrels.
Squirrel feeders laced with contraceptives could be used to suppress grey squirrels in the UK.
Removing trees killed by fires can have long-term consequences for wildlife.
Scientists hope to learn what makes certain red squirrels able to survive squirrelpox.
Where pine martens have recovered, red squirrels have tended to benefit while grey squirrels have declined. Scientists weren’t sure why – until now.
Camera traps allow citizen scientists to peek into the hidden lives of Britain’s mammals.
We should welcome a native predators’ return across the British Isles, while at the same time being honest about the implications.
The 1967 Forestry Act is a barrier to integrated forest management in England & Wales.
Wild animals are hard at work this spring. Here’s how their hard labour benefits humans, and why we should be more appreciative.
Formby is one of the only remaining urban areas in England where red squirrels can be found at all.
Grey squirrels are wreaking havoc on UK woodlands.
Grey squirrels have lots of attractive characteristics, yet they are actively persecuted by humankind.
Some have a strain that is almost identical to one that infected humans in the middle ages.
Grey squirrels hate these reclusive, cat-sized predators.
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