Prince Charles hails ‘inquisitive and delightful’ Red Squirrels on Squirrel Appreciation Day

Why I’m nuts about red squirrels: Prince Charles hails the ‘inquisitive and delightful’ animals as he praises volunteers helping to protect them Said he admires the creatures and he lets them roam around his Birkhall home  Even leaves his jackets outside with nuts left in the pockets for the squirrels Prince marked Squirrel Appreciation Day … Read more

Warrington pensioner, 68, feeds squirrels on his bed

That’s nuts! Moment friendly squirrel feeds from shielding pensioner’s hand as he welcomes four of the furry creatures into this bedroom during lockdown Michael, 68, from Warrington has been feeding squirrels at his home for months He said he started feeding the squirrels on a window sill, now the enter his home He said they … Read more

Parakeets face massive cull as Government considers shooting ‘grey squirrels of the sky’

Parakeets face massive cull as Government considers shooting ‘grey squirrels of the sky’ that are Britain’s fastest-spreading bird species Defra is discussing shooting large populations of wild parakeets across Britain Number of parakeets in the UK grew 1,500 per cent between 1995 and 2015  Experts say they pose an ‘urgent economic, societal and environmental problem’ … Read more

Squirrels leap across ladders to get to food on obstacle course built by bored husband in lockdown

Spring for your supper! Squirrels leap across ladders, ropes and planks to get to food on nutty obstacle course built by bored husband in lockdown A man in Lincoln, Nebraska, began a DIY project during the Covid-19 lockdown Result was backyard obstacle course for squirrels to perform acrobatics for food Footage was filmed of squirrels … Read more

Father-of-two captures pictures of one of Britain’s 50 albino squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat

Father-of-two spots of one of only 50 albino British squirrels outside his Edinburgh flat Richard Waugh, 51, spotted the albino squirrel outside his flat in Edinburgh The UK has around 50 albino squirrels with white hair and red or pink eyes The odds of a squirrel being born white are thought to be about one … Read more

Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park

That’s nuts! Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park Martyna Lachut said mother Maria was fined for feeding squirrels in Hounslow Maria was told it is considered littering by enforcement officer in Lampton Park Council said feeding squirrels encourages pests and is therefore a health hazard  … Read more

Dominic West is being driven NUTS by squirrels at Cotswolds home

Dominic West, 50, is being driven nuts by squirrels at the same Cotswolds country home he put on a show of unity with his wife after being caught kissing Lily James, 31 By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 11:03 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 11:16 BST, 16 October 2020 Dominic West is being driven … Read more

Squirrels in the U.S. are ‘splooting’ in an attempt to stay cool and close to the ground

Squirrels in the U.S. are ‘splooting’ in an attempt to stay cool and close to the ground as the heat blazes across the country The small mammals have been spotted across the southwest and even in New Jersey as areas continue to see record setting heat  They sploot – lying flat and close to the ground … Read more

Trio of squirrels make their home in a London chimney stack

Now that’s a treehouse! Hilarious photos show trio of cheeky squirrels peering out from London chimney stack after making it their home  Family of squirrels living in an empty chimney stack in Willesden Green, London  Homeowner John Shelby managed to capture the family playing together  Squirrels opted for more stable home in the leafy suburbs … Read more

UK’s red squirrels, beavers and wildcats are under threat

Our vanishing wildlife: Red squirrels, beavers and wildcats are under threat as a QUARTER of Britain’s native mammals face risk of extinction Red List for British mammals shows 11 of 47 native mammals at risk of dying out Historical persecution, loss of habitat and chemical have been factors Britain has a limited number of native … Read more