The Grey Squirrel was introduced to the UK from North America and has had dire consequences for the indigenous Red Squirrel.

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The Grey Squirrel was introduced to the UK from North America and has had dire consequences for the indigenous Red Squirrel. The Greys introduced a virus the local Reds had no resistance to.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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