grey squirrel
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A plan to use oral contraceptives to control grey squirrel populations in the UK is making good progress and could soon be put to the test in field trials, say government scientists.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2022
The traditional way of managing the grey squirrel population is by culling them.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2022
Other highly problematic invasive species include the European wild boar in the southern US, the North American grey squirrel in Europe and South American water hyacinth in waterways around the world.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 25, 2020
John O'Brien took the photo of the two small mammals, the red squirrel with its claws stretched out and the grey squirrel seemingly unaware it's about to be attacked.
From Fox News ● Jul. 24, 2020
Marco was sitting upon the stone, wishing that he had put down one more potato to roast, when suddenly he perceived a large grey squirrel upon a log near him.
From Forests of Maine Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge by Abbott, Jacob
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