grey squirrel
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The project could help eradicate the grey squirrel in the UK without killing them, says environment minister Lord Benyon.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2022
Dr Massei says computer modelling shows the contraceptive method could bring grey squirrel populations to the brink of extinction in some places.
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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