Did you know, that Red squirrels are protected. So even if you find a stunned one by the side of the road you can't chew it. However Grey squirrels are a different matter....
Grey Squirrels:
Grey squirrels are listed on schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This makes it an offence to release, or allow escape, into the wild any grey squirrel. It is also an offence, by an Order under the Destructive Imported Animals Act 1932, to keep or import grey squirrels except under licence.
So, If for example you find a stunned grey squirrel by the side of the road this then puts you in a dilemma. You are breaking the law if you release it and it is also an offence to keep it... the solution to this paradox is obvious ...a tasty snack! Problem solved!
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