Grey Squirrels, introduced to Ireland in the early 1900s, are now widespread and have impacted the population of native Red Squirrels. They are long believed to descend from a dozen released in Longford in 1911.  Our panel discusses whether later deliberate or accidental introductions also added to their numbers and genetics...

Mooney Goes Wild

RTÉ Radio 1

Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

MAR 2, 20265 MIN
Mooney Goes Wild

Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

MAR 2, 20265 MIN

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Grey Squirrels, introduced to Ireland in the early 1900s, are now widespread and have impacted the population of native Red Squirrels. They are long believed to descend from a dozen released in Longford in 1911. Our panel discusses whether later deliberate or accidental introductions also added to their numbers and genetics...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.