The squirrels, rodents themselves, are eating California voles. California vole subspecies are listed as species of special concern and one is endangered. “This was shocking,” Jennifer Smith, an ...

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.

A UC Davis study found a population of Bay Area ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, suggesting the species may be more flexible in its diet than previously thought.

The squirrels, rodents themselves, are eating California voles. California vole subspecies are listed as species of special concern and one is endangered. “This was shocking,” Jennifer Smith ...

Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, hunting and eating voles.

During the study, 74 hunting or feeding events of California ground squirrels and California voles were observed, of which 42% were associated with 'active hunting of mice by squirrels.' ...

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 ...

Now, scientists have found unprecedented evidence of another type of squirrel exhibiting carnivorous behaviors, including hunting, killing and eating voles, according to a new study. The research, ...