grey squirrel
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The campaign called for a national plan to humanely manage grey squirrel populations and urgent investment in squirrelpox vaccine development.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
During the fourth annual survey week in October, 659 participants reported 255 grey squirrel and 510 red squirrel sightings - more than triple the number reported in a typical week.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023
The encounter between the two squirrels lasted just 30 seconds before the grey squirrel was frightened off, but O'Brien said the photo was an experience he'll never forget.
From Fox News • Jul. 24, 2020
Unlike other species, such as the grey squirrel, which were introduced by humans in recent centuries, the resident mole has lived in Britain for more than 350,000 years.
From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2017
I stood with abstracted eyes watching a grey squirrel in one of the branches, and trying to recall a line I had forgotten in a song.
From Salute to Adventurers by Buchan, John
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