Out of the 74 observed interactions of California ground squirrels and voles between June and July 2024, 42 percent involved active hunting by the ground squirrels. Sonja Wild, UC Davis Get the ...

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. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...

Squirrels are often seen as harmless animals, scampering about parks or trees, munching on nuts and seeds. But new research suggests we may need to rethink this perception. Chipmunks and ground ...

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 species ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A squirrel in a San Rafael neighborhood is believed to have attacked several residents, sending at least two to ...