Squirrel pox outbreak killing off Scotland's red squirrels

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A squirrel pox outbreak in Scotland is killing the county\u0027s red squirrels.

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The first known squirrel pox outbreak happened in 2007 near Lockerbie and since then it has spread in red squirrel populations.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.

“Our staff and volunteers have been working actively in Johnsfield and the wider area for the last 10 days. They have carried out grey squirrel control successfully in the area, and spotted several healthy red squirrels displaying active mating behaviour. This is good news, but sadly one more additional dead red has been found, and it is still early days,” a SSRS spokesman said.Advertisement 3

 

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Hope they fix that soon as if it transfers to humans it won’t only be my wife that will go for my nuts.

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