A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The ...
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 ...
The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly chewing on grasses, seeds and berries. Baby deer rescued from dog crate in ...
Using a variety of techniques, the researchers realized that two subspecies of squirrels from Southeast Asia were actually unique species in their own right Jack Tamisiea In many urban environments, ...
A California ground squirrel in Conta Costa County runs with a vole it hunted in its mouth. A study from UC Davis and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is the first to document widespread carnivorous ...