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When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds?

When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds?
BBC Science Sunday 20 September 2026, 06:13 UTC 1 min read
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A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.

A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.
grey squirrels (ORG) the United Kingdom (LOCATION) Cheshire (PERSON)
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