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Posted on 17/05/201804/10/2018 by

…of factors including availability of food, weather, and body condition. Body weight, closely linked to food abundance, is integral to breeding success; female squirrels must reach a minimum weight to breed (around 280-300g). In areas where food is plentiful, two litters of kittens (or kits) may be born, the first in early spring (Feb/Mar) and the second in summer (May/June)…. […]

News: ‘Booster’ project will protect Scotland’s red squirrels for another two years

Posted on 21/12/202121/12/2021 by Gill Hatcher

…We very much look forward to continuing the important work to secure the future of red squirrels in Scotland.” Grey squirrels continue to pose the greatest threat to red squirrels in Scotland. An invasive species that was introduced to Britain from North America in Victorian times, grey squirrels out-compete reds for food and living space and have rapidly replaced native… […]

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News: ‘Booster’ project will protect Scotland’s red squirrels for another two years

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