grey squirrel
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Nowadays you are more likely to see a red squirrel than you are a grey squirrel."
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
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
In addition to the cap and full Court dress Her Majesty had two ordinary dresses made for everyday wear, one lined with sheepskin and the other lined with grey squirrel.
From Two Years in the Forbidden City by Der Ling, Princess
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