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Scotland's red squirrels at risk as lethal virus spreads further north (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)

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A deadly virus that kills endangered red squirrels may have been discovered further north than ever before, sparking alarm of a "major" threat to the iconic Scots species.

Cases of lethal squirrelpox are suspected in two sick-looking and lethargic red squirrels who were spotted in Mine Wood, Bridge of Allan, north of Stirling. Now, locals are being urged to remain vigilant and take emergency action to remove all wildlife feeders in a bid to prevent further spread.

If confirmed, it will be the furthest north the deadly disease - spread by the reds’ grey squirrel cousins - has ever travelled, raising extinction fears for the rare Scots creatures. Scotland’s native red squirrels are at risk of wipeout from invading greys brought over from America during the Victorian era as they carry the squirrelpox bug.

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