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How to help red squirrels fight back against invasive greys – with DNA sequencing

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The Conversation

Publication Date
2020-03-02

The red squirrel is the UK’s only native squirrel species. Unfortunately, they are now a very rare sight across Britain and Ireland, thanks to widespread destruction of their native forests, combined with competition from the larger grey squirrel – an invasive species introduced from North America. It’s also due to the spread of diseases such as the squirrelpox virus, which causes ulcers and scabs and a painful death.

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https://theconversation.com/how-to-help-red-squirrels-fight-back-against-invasive-greys-with-dna-sequencing-132628