A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels ... watched as squirrels began to chase — and eat — voles, a cousin of field mice. This suggests squirrels are much ...

Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart, and devour ...

In parts of Northern California, vole infestations have been observed. At the research site, the study’s authors noted a significantly higher number of voles than average over the past decade.

Between June and July, researchers recorded 74 interactions involving California ground squirrels and voles, with 42% of ... challenges that human presence, habitat loss, and climate change ...

California ground squirrels, typically known for their herbivorous diet, were observed hunting and eating voles for the first time in July 2024. Researchers documented this surprising predatory ...

The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly ...

Between June and July, researchers recorded 74 interactions involving California ground squirrels and voles, with 42 percent ... that human presence, habitat loss, and climate change impose ...