Scotland’s red squirrels have among the lowest genetic diversity of any species leaving them vulnerable to disease outbreaks, a study shows. Their lack of diversity could explain why they are ...

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said this could explain ...

Scotland’s native red squirrels are at risk of wipeout from invading greys brought over from America during the Victorian era as they carry the squirrelpox bug. Grey squirrels are immune to the ...

Public members have twice reported seeing lethargic and sick-looking red squirrels in or near Mine Wood in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, Scotland, raising concerns the animals could have ...

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It follows two reports by members of the public of lethargic and sick looking red squirrels in/near Mine Wood in Bridge of Allan. Scottish Wildlife Trust partnership project Saving Scotland’s ...

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If confirmed, it will be the furthest north the deadly disease - spread by the reds’ grey squirrel cousins - has ever travelled, raising extinction fears for the rare Scots creatures. Scotland’s ...

People are being urged to be vigilant after reports of possible cases of a virus lethal to red squirrels further north than before. Members of the public have twice reported seeing lethargic and ...