When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds?
A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.
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"The grey squirrel is a pest, non-native, invasive species."
— Jackie Foott , Activist
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A spokesperson from the Red Squirrel Survival Trust advocating for red squirrel conservation.
A member from the British Red Squirrel conservation group focused on protecting red squirrels.
A Victorian banker who is said to have introduced grey squirrels to the UK.
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A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.
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