Grey Squirrels introduced in 1911 have impacted Ireland’s Red Squirrels, but the Reds are now rebounding due to increased Pine Marten numbers. The 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey has been launched, and Colin Lawton, Ecology Lecturer at the University of Galway, joins the programme to explain the project...

Mooney Goes Wild

RTÉ Radio 1

Keeping Track Of Ireland’s Squirrels And Pine Martens... And You Can Help!

MAR 2, 202619 MIN
Mooney Goes Wild

Keeping Track Of Ireland’s Squirrels And Pine Martens... And You Can Help!

MAR 2, 202619 MIN

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Grey Squirrels introduced in 1911 have impacted Ireland’s Red Squirrels, but the Reds are now rebounding due to increased Pine Marten numbers. The 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey has been launched, and Colin Lawton, Ecology Lecturer at the University of Galway, joins the programme to explain the project...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.