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 ...

Scientists have for the first time ever found “shocking” evidence of carnivorous behaviour in squirrels — hunting and eating voles in California. Ground squirrels are often seen stuffing ...

Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed. Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and ...

Killer squirrels might seem like sci-fi, ... Scientists stunned after observing ‘carnivorous’ squirrels eating voles By . Ben Cost. Published Dec. 18, 2024, 10:45 a.m. ET.

Smith and her colleagues observed the squirrels’ meat-eating behavior during a study period from June 10 to July 30. During ...

California ground squirrels typically eat seeds and plants, but a study has evidence some may now be meat eaters. A squirrel searches for food on May 11, 2021, in Cambria, California.

A UC Davis study found a population of Bay Area ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, suggesting the species may be more flexible in its diet than previously thought.

California ground squirrels that scientists thought ate only grains are eating the voles, according to researchers at University of California-Davis and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

California ground squirrels typically eat seeds and plants, but a study has evidence some may now be meat eaters. A squirrel searches for food on May 11, 2021, in Cambria, California.

According to a study published in the “Journal of Ethology,” California ground squirrels have been hunting, killing and eating voles. Skip to content Surprise Squad ...

According to a study published in the “Journal of Ethology,” California ground squirrels have been hunting, killing and eating voles.

(CNN) – Some squirrels in California have an extensive palate. The furry creatures are traditionally known for feasting on nuts, berries and the like, but scientists recently noticed one type of ...