Cases of lethal squirrelpox are suspected in two sick-looking and lethargic red squirrels spotted in woods at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling.

Natural red squirrels with albinism or leucism, a condition which causes a partial loss of pigmentation, are more rare. A spokesperson for conservation group Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels ...

Take a walk in the countryside and meet some of Scotland's native species. Presenter Sarah McCardie finds out about the red squirrel, the salmon, and the beaver. Show more Take a walk in the ...

The red squirrel is now only found in parts of Scotland and Ireland (1 mark). The pattern does not appear to have changed much between 2000 and 2010 (1 mark).