Flesh-eating squirrels which hunt down and devour voles have been spotted for the first time in the wild. Until now, squirrels were thought to be primarily vegetarian, cramming their cheeks full ...

Flesh-eating squirrels which hunt down and devour voles have been spotted for the first time in the wild.. Until now, squirrels were thought to be primarily vegetarian, cramming their cheeks full of ...

A study reveals the first evidence of California squirrels eating voles. Experts explain why this phenomenon is critical to future behavioral discoveries in animals.

A study reveals the first evidence of California squirrels eating voles. Experts explain why this phenomenon is critical to future behavioral discoveries in animals.

California ground squirrels of all ages and genders were reported hunting, eating, and competing between themselves for vole prey. 74 interactions with voles were observed, 42% of which involved ...

A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels: They’re hunting like carnivores, taking down and consuming other, smaller rodents.. As part of an ongoing 12-year study of ...

Squirrels are one of the most familiar animals to people,” Jennifer E. Smith of UW-Eau Claire said in a UC Davis statement. “We see them right outside our windows; we interact with them regularly.

Most squirrels are omnivores, but are usually seen eating nuts, seeds, and grains. However, some species are known to eat some animal protein. The eastern gray squirrel will supplement its diet ...

Killer squirrels might seem like a SyFy channel premise, but squirrels in California have been observed hunting and eating voles for the first time, suggesting that they have a more diverse diet ...