Squirrel, Fisherman's Walk
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Squirrel, Fisherman's Walk
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 25 Dec 2009
Despite a widespread belief, Britain's native red squirrel was not ousted by the larger and stronger grey squirrel, although individuals of the two species have been observed fighting. An epidemic disease is thought to have decimated the reds, whereupon the more adaptable greys, introduced from America in the 1870's, invaded their feeding territories.
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Image Location
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50.724376
Longitude
-1.818242