The "culling" of Britain's grey squirrels, in order to make way for the re-introduction of red squirrels, is inhumane and unnecessary. Methods of killing grey squirrels are barbaric -- shooting, bludgeoning and even poisoning with warfarin, which causes the squirrels to bleed to death over several days.

What's more, the population of red squirrels can be boosted without harming the greys through methods including establishing them on islands, changing tree planting patterns and offering supplementary feeding.

Grey squirrels are being culled all over the UK, with the latest announcement coming from Cornwall. Prince Charles runs the Duchy of Cornwall and supports the cull — let him and the Duchy know that we don't support the culling of the grey squirrels.

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