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Old 14-05-2007, 05:49 PM
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Red squirrel dies from deadly pox
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The first case of a red squirrel dying in Scotland as a result of the squirrel pox virus has been confirmed.
The animal, which was displaying classic symptoms of the virus, was found near Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, on Tuesday.

The squirrel was euthanised following an examination at the South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital, Dumfries. Edinburgh vets then confirmed squirrel pox.

The virus is carried by non-native grey squirrels.
Quote from BBC News Website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...nd/6647545.stm

Those bloody grey squirrels have a lot to answer for
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