grey squirrel
Britishnoun
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Originally from North America, the larger and more aggressive grey squirrel is classified as an invasive non-native species, and it is not illegal to kill them humanely.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The project could help eradicate the grey squirrel in the UK without killing them, says environment minister Lord Benyon.
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
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
Besides the Niger, or black squirrel, there are three other species in Canada West; first, the Cinereus, or grey squirrel, which is larger than the black squirrel.
From Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) by Strickland, Samuel
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