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Grey squirrels ‘outcompete reds due to their gut bacteria’ | UK News
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The reason grey squirrels outcompete the red version of the rodents may lie in their gut bacteria, scientists believe. Grey squirrels are an invasive species that was introduced to the UK and Ireland in the late 19th century from North America. They out-compete the native reds for food and space and carry a disease, called…
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Flesh-eating bacteria infections increase in Florida after Hurricane Ian | US News
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The aftermath of Hurricane Ian has brought an increase in reported infections of a rare flesh-eating bacteria in Florida. There were 65 cases of Vibrio vulnificus and 11 deaths in the state so far this year as of Friday, according to the Florida Department of Health. It was up from 34 cases and 10 deaths…