Facial recognition for squirrels
15 April 2026
Ian Glendinning is working on a way to wipe out grey squirrels, using artificial intelligence, facial recognition and contraception. He is designing a camera that
Terry Doe is faced with a squirrel conundrum. The pests are chewing electric cables in the attic, which could cause a house fire. He plans to bait them away from the house, and shoot them on the feeder. Setting up a quick and effective hide is a breeze, with poles and camo nets from Jack Pyke, plus a few pro hidebuilding tips Terry has learned over a lifetime of hunting. Within minutes he is in position, and it’s not long before the first squirrel appears…
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