From the archive: ‘Kill them, kill them, kill them’: the volunteer army plotting to wipe out Britain’s grey squirrels
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We are raiding the Audio Long Reads archives and bringing you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2017: The red squirrel is under threat of extinction across Britain. Their supporters believe the only way to save them is to exterminate their enemy: the greys. But are they just prejudiced against non-native species? By Patrick Barkham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodNext Episodes
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