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The Eurasian red squirrel is Britain’s native squirrel. Its range and population have both suffered dramatically as a result of the introduction of the larger Eastern grey squirrel. The decline of the red squirrel population has been attributed to a variety of factors including habitat loss and fragmentation, competition and infection by the squirrelpox virus. This chapter covers: ecology and biology; anatomy and physiology; capture, handling and transportation; clinical assessment; first aid and hospitalization; anaesthesia and analgesia; specific conditions; therapeutics; husbandry; rearing of squirrel kittens; rehabilitation and release; and legal considerations.
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