King Charles visited a project testing contraceptives on grey squirrels; the unusual plan aims to save Britain's rare red squirrels
- Image: The Royal Family (left)King Charles visited a research project in North Yorkshire exploring a new way to control Britain's grey squirrel population and help protect its native red squirrels.
- During his visit on May 26, 2026, the King met scientists at the Animal and Plant Health Agency's York Biotech Campus in Sand Hutton and learned about research into an oral contraceptive for grey squirrels.
- The approach is designed to reduce reproduction rather than rely only on conventional population control.
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- Image: The Royal Family (left)King Charles visited a research project in North Yorkshire exploring a new way to control Britain's grey squirrel population and help protect its native red squirrels.
- During his visit on May 26, 2026, the King met scientists at the Animal and Plant Health Agency's York Biotech Campus in Sand Hutton and learned about research into an oral contraceptive for grey squirrels.
- The approach is designed to reduce reproduction rather than rely only on conventional population control.
Sources: Times of India