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 ...

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California ground squirrels, long thought to be strict seed-eaters, have been observed hunting and consuming voles. This surprising behaviour, documented by researchers, highlights their adaptability ...