Members of the public have twice reported seeing lethargic and sick looking red squirrels in or near Mine Wood in Bridge of Allan near Stirling, raising concerns the animals could have squirrelpox.

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A deadly virus that kills endangered red squirrels may have been discovered further north than ever before, sparking alarm of a "major" threat to the iconic Scots species. Cases of lethal ...

Squirrelpox can rapidly kill red squirrels but does not affect greys (Danny Lawson/PA) People are being urged to be vigilant after reports of possible cases of a virus lethal to red squirrels ...

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said this could explain ...