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Squirrelpox warning after sick red squirrels spotted

Squirrelpox warning after sick red squirrels spotted
BBC Scotland Friday 19 June 2026, 17:19 UTC 1 min read
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People in Dollar have been urged to take down any wildlife feeders in their gardens for the next two weeks.

People in Dollar have been urged to take down any wildlife feeders in their gardens for the next two weeks.
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