We’ve released 803 squirrels at an airport - here’s why

We’ve decided to help a species that has found its last refuge in a very strange ecosystem… Airport Grasslands!? 🌾 To support our work you can become a member here: MOSSY EARTH MEMBERSHIP =============================== The rewilding membership that restores nature across a wide range of ecosystems. 🌲 Support a diversity of ecosystems 🐺 Rewild habitats to bring back biodiversity 🦫 Fund neglected species & ecosystems Learn more and become a member here: 💪 OUR PARTNERS IN THIS VIDEO =============================== BROZ: With special thanks to Andrea for extra squirrel footage Dima: @UCU8OL7lLKtVvaNrursa92iQ ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:21 All about European Ground Squirrels 04:45 The project 10:05 Squirrel releases 🔎 ABOUT THIS PROJECT =============================== The project featured in this video is all about translocating ground squirrels between populations, to help facilitate gene flow and counteract the loss of genetic diversity caused by the fragmentation of their habitat. Our project is informed by the results of a genetic screening study and expert guidance, and is based on the Action Plan for the Conservation of the European Ground Squirrel in the European Union. It builds upon a previous project, where we supported some ground squirrel colonies in Slovakia with supplementary feeding while reducing predation pressure by putting up nesting boxes. This project is also the first known ground squirrel translocation project of this scale to include baseline data and follow up genetic screening studies. Mossy Earth members have supported the funding of 13,700 Euros each year to cover the staff and travel costs for this project until 2027. Find out more about this project here: