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Scientists make ‘shocking’ predatory discovery about California’s ground squirrels
Ravenous California ground squirrels have been observed killing and eating small rodents, marking the first widespread carnivorous behavior documented among the species. The squirrels, rodents themselves, are eating California voles. California vole subspecies are listed as species of special concern and one is endangered.
'Shocking' report casts light on meat-eating habits of predatory California ground squirrels
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.
Why are Squirrels eating voles? Scientists amazed after California squirrels found eating voles for first time
Recent observations in California have surprisingly shown a shift in the dietary habits of ground squirrels, traditionally known for their granivorous diet consisting mainly of seeds and nuts.
Squirrels Shock Scientists with Novel Carnivorous Behavior
It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well... | Earth And The Environment
Ground squirrels found hunting and killing voles in California, new research says
The squirrels were long considered a granivorous species, but this new research suggests they may be more flexible when it comes to their diet.
New 'Shocking' Evidence Reveals Some of California's Squirrels Are Carnivorous, Study Finds
A new study from the U.C. Davis and UW-Eau Claire found that California ground squirrels not only eat nuts and fruit, but also hunt and eat voles in the summer months, which are small mouse-like rodents.
Scientists Have Discovered Carnivorous Squirrels In California
Squirrels are known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, but they can be carnivorous as well. It’s just that recorded […]
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 seeds, ...
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Killer squirrels have developed taste for flesh — and voles are running for their lives
Ground squirrels have turned into carnivorous killers in a local park after vole numbers exploded in Contra Costa County, ...
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Squirrels Are Displaying ‘Widespread Carnivorous Behavior’ for the First Time in a California Park, New Study Finds
The familiar rodents, known for eating nuts and seeds, have been spotted hunting and decapitating voles in a gruesome dietary ...
California squirrels are eating another rodent for the first time, new study finds
A study reveals the first evidence of California squirrels eating voles. Experts explain why this phenomenon is critical to ...
These squirrels are cold-blooded vole killers
California ground squirrels are also mostly "granivorous," although they have been known to eat bird eggs or the nestlings of ...
Are ground squirrels strictly granivorous?
California ground squirrels exhibit carnivorous behavior by hunting and eating voles, challenging the assumption of their granivorous diet.
Hibernation scientists studying squirrels could get humans to deep space
Hibernating animals are remarkably good at preserving lean body mass. Though they lose fat, they hold on to most of their ...