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UK’s grey squirrels could be given contraceptive pills in Government-backed plan to save £37million

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Amorous grey squirrels face contraceptive crackdown: Rodents could be fed fertility-lowering pills covered in hazelnut paste to keep population numbers down Grey squirrels could take contraceptive pill under population control measures Drawn up in new plan backed by the Environment Secretary George Eustice  Report states grey squirrels cost the economy around £37million every year  By … Read more

UK’s grey squirrels could be given contraceptive pills in Government-backed plan to save £37million

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Amorous grey squirrels face contraceptive crackdown: Rodents could be fed fertility-lowering pills covered in hazelnut paste to keep population numbers down Grey squirrels could take contraceptive pill under population control measures Drawn up in new plan backed by the Environment Secretary George Eustice  Report states grey squirrels cost the economy around £37million every year  By … Read more

Prince Charles hails ‘inquisitive and delightful’ Red Squirrels on Squirrel Appreciation Day

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Why I’m nuts about red squirrels: Prince Charles hails the ‘inquisitive and delightful’ animals as he praises volunteers helping to protect them Said he admires the creatures and he lets them roam around his Birkhall home  Even leaves his jackets outside with nuts left in the pockets for the squirrels Prince marked Squirrel Appreciation Day … Read more

Warrington pensioner, 68, feeds squirrels on his bed

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That’s nuts! Moment friendly squirrel feeds from shielding pensioner’s hand as he welcomes four of the furry creatures into this bedroom during lockdown Michael, 68, from Warrington has been feeding squirrels at his home for months He said he started feeding the squirrels on a window sill, now the enter his home He said they … Read more

Squirrels leap across ladders to get to food on obstacle course built by bored husband in lockdown

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Spring for your supper! Squirrels leap across ladders, ropes and planks to get to food on nutty obstacle course built by bored husband in lockdown A man in Lincoln, Nebraska, began a DIY project during the Covid-19 lockdown Result was backyard obstacle course for squirrels to perform acrobatics for food Footage was filmed of squirrels … Read more

Father-of-two captures pictures of one of Britain’s 50 albino squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat

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Father-of-two spots of one of only 50 albino British squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat Richard Waugh, 51, spotted the albino squirrel outside his flat in Edinburgh The UK has around 50 albino squirrels with white hair and red or pink eyes The odds of a squirrel being born white are thought to be about one … Read more

Father-of-two captures pictures of one of Britain’s 50 albino squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat

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Father-of-two spots of one of only 50 albino British squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat Richard Waugh, 51, spotted the albino squirrel outside his flat in Edinburgh The UK has around 50 albino squirrels with white hair and red or pink eyes The odds of a squirrel being born white are thought to be about one … Read more

Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park

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That’s nuts! Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park Martyna Lachut said mother Maria was fined for feeding squirrels in Hounslow Maria was told it is considered littering by enforcement officer in Lampton Park Council said feeding squirrels encourages pests and is therefore a health hazard  … Read more

Trio of cheeky squirrels peering out from London chimney stack after making it their home

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Now that’s a treehouse! Hilarious photos show trio of cheeky squirrels peering out from London chimney stack after making it their home  Family of squirrels living in an empty chimney stack in Willesden Green, London  Homeowner John Shelby managed to capture the family playing together  Squirrels opted for more stable home in the leafy suburbs … Read more

Nine red squirrels join a couple for dinner on the Isle of Wight

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That’s nuts! Moment stunned couple are joined by NINE red squirrels while eating dinner on their veranda By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: 16:51 BST, 17 June 2020 | Updated: 17:18 BST, 17 June 2020 A couple were stunned when they were joined by some unexpected dinner guests – a scurry of nine red squirrels. … Read more