The red squirrel population in Cumbria faces a mounting crisis due to the rapid proliferation of grey squirrels, which are breeding at unprecedented rates. Robert Benson, chair of the Penrith and ...

Unlike many other mammals, grey squirrels don't need to hibernate. They have plenty of strategies for staying warm. Find out ...

The paler, reddish to olive gray coat of summer includes a black line along each side ... for short distances. The courtship which precedes mating between a pair of red squirrels is brief and ...

When red squirrels are put under pressure they will not breed as often which has amplified the initial problem of the grey squirrel. Another huge factor in their decline is the loss of woodland ...

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 ...

Squirrels have two breeding periods, one in December-February and another in May-June. Males commonly compete to mate with a single female. The gestation period for a grey squirrel is 44 days.

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 ...

Red squirrels numbers have been falling since grey squirrels were introduced more ... and we're thrilled that our new breeding pair, who only came to us in October of last year, have settled ...

Score based on effectiveness against squirrels (50%), bird appeal (30%) and ease of use (20%). The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK from North America in the 19th century and it displaced the ...