Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.

England's last remaining strongholds for red squirrels are being invaded by greys, a new survey suggests. Volunteers for the conservation organisation Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE ...

Red squirrels in England mostly live in remote areas of Northumberland, Cumbria and the south coast Red squirrels are feared to have died out in a city believed to be home to England's only ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Red squirrels in Formby, England, fed primarily on peanuts by humans, developed flatter skulls and weaker jaws compared to their Scottish counterparts. These ...

The native red squirrel is a true symbol of Britain’s woodlands, but these charming creatures are facing a battle for survival. With their bushy tails, tufted ears, and vibrant red fur ...

Groups working to protect the remaining pockets of red squirrels in England say they are "devastated" after an outbreak of a deadly disease was confirmed. Volunteers with Cramlington and District ...

The red squirrel is well looked after here, and it is one of the few places in southern England where you can find them. You're bound to spot some bushy-tailed reds here, either on the Hamstead ...

Today, the British population of red squirrels (approximately 287,000) is mostly restricted to Scotland, northern England and some offshore islands. This fragmented distribution is bad news for ...

There are thought to be just 160,000 red squirrels left in the UK, with their population now mostly restricted to Scotland, Ireland, parts of Northern England and the south coast. The landowners ...

If red squirrels eat too many peanuts ... The fluffy rodents are found in northern England and Scotland, with isolated populations in Wales and a few offshore islands. They rely on pine nuts ...