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∙ 12y agoThe answer is South Scotland. They are being replaced by grey squirrels at an alarming rate.
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∙ 14y agoThis estimated at less than 140000. Most of these live in Scotland.
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∙ 12y agocause they hav lot of squirrels which then makes red squrriels......by shyuaniani
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∙ 11y agoThere are less red squirrels in Britain now because all the gray ones are eating them, it sounds vile but yes ...
Gray squirrels are very vicious
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How did the grey squirrels get rid of the red squirrels?
The Red Squirrel was originally from Scotland and the Grey Squirrel from America. They both thrived in their separate lands until someone brought over the Greys to the UK. They reproduced rapidly and stole the Red Squirrels food and attacked Red Squirrel populaces. Now the Red Squirrel is endangered. But NOT exctinct. The Grey Squirrels have not got rid of the Red Squirrels.
What has happened to the population of red squirrels?
red squirrels are rare in the UK largely because they are out-competed and replaced by populations of the grey squirrels The red squirrel population have decreased because they only eat acorns at certain times. They only eat the acorns when they are ripe. As for the grey squirrels eat the acorns at any time of the year. So the red squirrels don't have as much food and can't reproduce as much. As well the trees are further apart and the red squirrels live on the trees most of the time and can't get about. As the grey squirrels spend most there time on the floor therefore can move about much more.
What animals in the uk hibernate?
hedgehogs, hamsters, foxes, badgers and squirrels
What ecosystem do a red squirrel live?
Zero. They got chased away by the red squirrels. They only live small islands around the UK like The Isle of Wight and the Isle of man and Sussex.
What are some reasons that explain why flying squirrels are endangered?
They stand more than grey squirrels, so they are noticed more and get killed by predators. The population of red squirrels dropped and the grey squirrels passed on grey genes to their offspring. This is repeated over generations.Hey presto!You have more grey squirrels than red!The main factor is that the Grey Squirrels came over to the UK (I'm not sure where from) and started eating more food then was fair for them, obviously not intentionally because animals don't think in that way. This meant there was a lack of food for the Red Squirrels, and so they became very rare. Although they can still be seen (if you're lucky!) in a few woodlands in the West Country and Scotland.Hope this helped! If so, please support me by recommending me as a contributor. Also, anyone else who may know more about this subject than me, please feel free to add to this answer.Thanks,DB9EDIT:Although the Grey's eat more food than the Red's, this is intentional, as it's part of their competitive nature. Also the introduction of Grey's from America brought the Squirrel Poxvirus with them, which is another large factor to the decline of the Red Squirrel population.zoner9
How did the grey squirrels get rid of the red squirrels?
The Red Squirrel was originally from Scotland and the Grey Squirrel from America. They both thrived in their separate lands until someone brought over the Greys to the UK. They reproduced rapidly and stole the Red Squirrels food and attacked Red Squirrel populaces. Now the Red Squirrel is endangered. But NOT exctinct. The Grey Squirrels have not got rid of the Red Squirrels.
Do gray fox get along with red fox?
NO they don't. Let me tell you the whole entire story (its true, believe me). 130 years ago, there were red squirrels all over the UK. Then some man found a few grey squirrels and thought he'd catch them and introduce them to the UK and then they all began breeding and making more and more grey squirrels but the grey squirrels began killing all the red squirrels so there's not many left. There's loads in Scotland - they look after red squirrels and try to kill all the grey. Red squirrels can't fight back because they're a bit smaller and very timid and friendly. They don't have a single violence in their body. I'm a girl who loves animals, a crazy animal-lover, and I want all the grey squirrels and red squirrels to be alive but someone needs to do something to the grey squirrels. I wish they all got along.
How many squirrels live in the UK?
around 10,000
Is to legal to shoot squirrels whenever?
No, in the UK Red Squirrels are protected, shooting or trapping of any kind is illegal.
How many phones are in the UK?
There are over just over 3000 RED phone boxes left in the UK..BT aim to reduce this to zero...
What has happened to the population of red squirrels?
red squirrels are rare in the UK largely because they are out-competed and replaced by populations of the grey squirrels The red squirrel population have decreased because they only eat acorns at certain times. They only eat the acorns when they are ripe. As for the grey squirrels eat the acorns at any time of the year. So the red squirrels don't have as much food and can't reproduce as much. As well the trees are further apart and the red squirrels live on the trees most of the time and can't get about. As the grey squirrels spend most there time on the floor therefore can move about much more.
How is the grey squirrel attacking the red squirrel?
Yes they do:( Years ago, the world was full of red squirrels but a grey squirrel was found and was bought in to our country and the grey squirrel bred with another grey and soon there were loads of grey squirrels, and they were all wiping out the red squirrels which is why there are not many red squirrels around these parts anymore. The grey squirrels stole their food and destroyed their homes ever since :'( x x x x Don't know about the imported Grey Squirrels "destroying" the Reds' homes, but they out-competed the latter for food. It wasn't deliberate massacre! In the UK there are still a few colonies of the native Red Squirrel, such as Brownsea Island and areas of The Lake District and Cumbria _ I have seen one in Appleby-in-Westmoreland. They are seen in North Wales too I believe. I've noticed that the grey squirrels in my area of Southern England seem to be more orange-tinged than a couple of decades or so ago. May be my imagination, but is this common for the species? What's their normal colour in the US and Canada?
How many pandas are there left in the UK?
Pandas are not native to the UK. Any pandas that are in the UK are in zoos.
How many rhinos are left in the uk?
45
How many left handed vegans are there in the UK?
Not enough
When can you make a left on red?
In the UK you must 'stop' at a red light, no exceptions, you commit an endorsable offence (points on your driving licence) if you do not stop.
What animals in the uk hibernate?
hedgehogs, hamsters, foxes, badgers and squirrels
