In conclusion, there does not seem to be much that scientists can do to help red squirrels survive in Great Britain. Some politicians support destroying populations of gray squirrels, but many British people would contend that this is cruel. Red squirrels have been successfully reintroduced from other countries, and they could be protected in places where there are no gray squirrels, such as the Isle of Wight. However, some people question whether Britain should protect red squirrels at all. Worldwide, they are not an endangered species. Considering the evidence, saving the red squirrel may be a waste of British government money. Government conservation funding should instead be spent on other endangered animals.