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PRO/AH/EDR> Squirrel pox, red squirrel – UK (03): (England) alert
Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomA deadly outbreak of squirrel pox has hit Formby, putting the protected red species in danger at the National Trust.The highly contagious virus carried by grey squirrels has fatal consequences for red squirrels that come into contact with it. Symptoms include lesions around the eyes, mouth and paws and the virus usually results in death.Experts at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust are urging anyone who sees a sick or dead red squirrel to get in touch with them, after Read more [...]
