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Two red squirrels. . The pair were found at the base of a tree in Oban, Argyll and Bute
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Two baby red squirrels rescued from ditch recovering at wildlife centre

There are signs of red squirrels from opposite ends of the Island mixing for the first time, There are signs of red squirrels from opposite ends of the Island mixing for the first time,
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Sightings of red squirrels in Scotland reach 'significant milestone'

Scotland is home to around 80 per cent of the UK’s red squirrels Scotland is home to around 80 per cent of the UK’s red squirrels
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Major boost for red squirrel population in Highlands after conservation efforts

The virus is often carried by grey squirrels but is only deadly to reds The virus is often carried by grey squirrels but is only deadly to reds
Dumfries and Galloway
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New case of deadly squirrel virus confirmed in Scotland

Red squirrels are among the UK mammals at risk of extinction (Danny Lawson/PA) Red squirrels are among the UK mammals at risk of extinction (Danny Lawson/PA)
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Scotland's red squirrels at risk as potential squirrelpox outbreak reported

The study saw researchers analyse the entire genetic code of 106 red squirrels from across Scotland The study saw researchers analyse the entire genetic code of 106 red squirrels from across Scotland
Forestry and Land Scotland
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Red squirrels' low genetic diversity poses disease vulnerability, experts warn

Around 80% of the UK's red squirrel population is found in Scotland Around 80% of the UK's red squirrel population is found in Scotland
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Biodiversity
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Are red squirrels finally winning the battle against greys in Scotland?

A red squirrel has been spotted in Bishopbriggs for the first time in decades A red squirrel has been spotted in Bishopbriggs for the first time in decades
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‘Pioneering’: Red squirrel spotted in Scottish town for first time in decades

Trees for Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, has released six red squirrels into broadleaf woodland on the remote Drimnin Estate Trees for Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, has released six red squirrels into broadleaf woodland on the remote Drimnin Estate
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Charity reintroduces red squirrels on Scottish west coast and Highlands

Fears have been raised for red squirrels after a case of squirrelpox was found north of the central belt Fears have been raised for red squirrels after a case of squirrelpox was found north of the central belt
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'Major threat': Fears for Scotland's red squirrels as pox found north of central belt

Red squirrel. Picture: Marcus Carrozzo Red squirrel. Picture: Marcus Carrozzo
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Scots urged to report 'vital' sightings of red squirrels to save species

Separate studies call for changes to boost populations Separate studies call for changes to boost populations
Animals
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Calls to rethink red squirrel conservation strategy

Pine martens are thought to act as squirrel 'bouncers' Pine martens are thought to act as squirrel 'bouncers'
Forestry and Land Scotland
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New technology helps identify Scotland's expanding pine marten population

Autumn is the best time to see a red squirrel as the animals collect food to store for the winter. Picture: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture Autumn is the best time to see a red squirrel as the animals collect food to store for the winter. Picture: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
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Endangered red squirrels in Highlands to be helped with citizen science project

Red squirrels face a great threat in competition for food and living space Red squirrels face a great threat in competition for food and living space
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New project to protect Scotland's red squirrels secures key funding

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