The only indigenous squirrel breed we have in the UK is the red squirrel, but it is now rare and endangered, thanks to the decline of its habitat and the spread of squirrel pox, to which the greys are immune. The grey squirrels were introduced from N America in 19C as a novelty species in parklands. They have since gone wild and taken over most of the country. All 'my' squirrels are greys - we don't get red ones in Glasgow (or in Hull). Some people regard them as vermin to be killed, but they are highly entertaining, cute, and funny.
Rabbits are all over the UK. I find them far less entertaining. On the other hand, they are great with red wine and garlic...
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Date: 2007-02-20 03:20 pm (UTC)Rabbits are all over the UK. I find them far less entertaining. On the other hand, they are great with red wine and garlic...