grey squirrel
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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More than a century later, she said experienced British Red Squirrel volunteers were now working with farmers and landowners to control grey squirrel populations near red colonies.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 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
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
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
From Fox News ● Jul. 24, 2020
A small blot moved up and down the chequered trunk of the tree, and that was the shadow of a grey squirrel, watching the dancing.
From Living Alone by Stella Benson
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