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 ...

The answer, according to the scientists who claim this is in fact new behaviour, lies in the sudden explosion of vole numbers ...

(CNN) — Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, with few ...

Warning: This story contains graphic images that may upset some readers. Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the ...

Squirrels go nuts for nuts, right? That’s what’s with all the digging and the tree climbing and the hurling nuts from a great height – but in California, it seems they’ve developed a taste for blood.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous - though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, ...

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Reduce other garden incentives for squirrels by putting fine wire mesh over veg patches and removing fallen fruit, as well as planting squirrel-repellent flowers such as daffodils and alliums, he ...

Picture a squirrel eating an acorn. It's holding the nut in its front paws. More specifically, squirrels handle their food ...