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Climate Change Does Not Directly Influence Red Squirrel (

Alyson E V Buchanan, Phillipa K Gillingham, Demetra Andreou, Kathy H Hodder, Melissa A Toups, Helen Butler, Emilie A Hardouin

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Article in microPublication biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Alyson E V BuchananDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.
Phillipa K GillinghamDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.
Demetra AndreouDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.
Kathy H HodderDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.
Melissa A ToupsDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.
Helen ButlerWight Squirrel Project, Isle of Wight, UK.
Emilie A HardouinDepartment of Life and Environmental Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, England, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Climate change presents ongoing risks to species like the red squirrel, which, despite its wide range, faces pressures from multiple threats (fragmentation, invasive species, among others). This study assesses the relationship of red squirrel distribution across Western Europe with bioclimatic variables to predict future climate impacts. However, our results suggest that bioclimatic factors have limited predictive power, with no direct impacts identified. Indirect effects, such as the expansion of grey squirrels, may still worsen challenges for red squirrel populations. Addressing these by maintaining habitat quality and connectivity through targeted conservation measures will be crucial for ensuring red squirrel persistence.

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PMID40827212
PMCPMC12358019

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