Red squirrels in England face near‑extinction, 75k sign petition
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 02:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC Science
BBC Science warns that red squirrels are "close to extinction" in England. A petition launched by the Save Our Reds campaign has gathered more than 75,000 signatures calling for stronger conservation measures.
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