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 ...

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 ...

DAVIS, Calif. — Evolution works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, it creates specialized carnivores with sharp teeth and claws; other times, it turns seemingly peaceful plant-eaters into opportunistic ...

DEAR JOAN: While doing research about ground squirrel-proof fencing, I stumbled across a blog item you’d posted several years ago about the topic. I am helping design a local community garden — a ...