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Once the squirrel finished the avocado, something surprising happened. It picked up a tissue lying nearby and, in a seemingly human-like gesture, appeared to wipe its mouth.

Some East Bay ground squirrels have given up eating only seeds and plants and now are choosing to hunt and eat other rodents.

Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed. Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and ...

While squirrels are carnivorous it's rare to see them hunting and killing other rodents. A study in California shows squirrels are eating meat.

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.

(CNN) – Some squirrels in California have an extensive palate. The furry creatures are traditionally known for feasting on nuts, berries and the like, but scientists recently noticed one type of ...

According to a study published in the “Journal of Ethology,” California ground squirrels have been hunting, killing and eating voles.