How Did Gray Squirrels Get to the UK?

How Did Gray Squirrels Get to the UK?

How did gray squirrels get to the UK? Surprisingly, these familiar bushy-tailed creatures are not native to British forests but were deliberately imported from North America starting in the 1890s. The first recorded introduction actually dates back to 1876 at Hanbury Park in Cheshire. Today, we’re facing the consequences of these Victorian-era decisions. In fact, […]

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